Losing a loved one
— whether through unexpected or anticipated circumstances — is always traumatic. This is especially true with
the death of a spouse. It is one of life's most profound losses. The transition from wife to widow, husband to widower, is
a very real, painful, and personal phenomenon. The AARP has many resources available to help.
Is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially
to the newly
bereaved be they bereaved parents, grandparents or siblings. Centering Corporation A valuable resource for bereaved individuals.
They also publish a magazine called Grief Digest. Must pay a subscription fee which is listed on the website. The Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship,
understanding, and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are
no membership dues or fees
Grief Net GriefNet.org is an Internet
community of persons dealing with grief,death and major loss. They have both children and adult online support groups.
Pet Loss Support Groups Welcome to Petloss.com, a gentle and compassionate website for
pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. Here you will find personal support, thoughtful advice,
The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry like Rainbow Bridge & much more.
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