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Looking for a Support Group

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  • 06-07-2017 12:04pm
    #1
    windydulchie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi there,
    I very recently lost my other half to cancer. I wanted to wait to see how I would cope before deciding if I need to talk it out with professionals etc, and really feel like I want to find a support group. Having googled a lot, and looked at the links provided in this Forum previously, I can't seem to find anything suitable. I don't want one-to-one with a professional, because even though they may have all the qualifications in the world, at the bottom of it all I will be thinking "but you don't know how I actually feel". Hence, why I feel a Support Group would be best for me.
    I know there are some associated with the Church but frankly, I don't have the best relationship with God at this time. Also, many are in the daytime and ideally I would want a group which meets in evening time after work. 
    I would be so grateful if anyone could tell me of anything such groups in Dublin, any part of the city, I would be willing to drive.
    Thank you


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    #2
    9or10
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    Sorry OP, I've no help on support groups other than what you've already tried.

    Just wanted to say sorry for your loss.

    Hugz ;)


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    itac
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭itac


    This is a world-wide online support group, but hopefully they might be able help? They're very good about sharing follower's requests about support/what to do when dealing with counsellors/family/friends who do believe in god/afterlife etc.

    facebook.com/faithfreegriefsupport
    should be the direct address, but if that doesn't show, try searching for Grief Beyond Belief.

    Might also be worth asking in the Atheist/Agnostic forum here-they might be more knowledgable about groups/places who won't be faith-based. Hope you can find somewhere in Dublin soon, but hopefully the GBB page can give you a bit of support in the meantime. Not sure what else to say other than thinking of you OP, xx


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    LynnGrace
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,347 ✭✭✭LynnGrace


    OP, I am very sorry for your loss. You may have tried this link already, but if not, it may be worth a look;

    https://www.cancer.ie/support/coping-with-cancer/bereavement-support#Adults

    Other than that, try local notice boards in shops / gyms / community centres.
    Take care of yourself.


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