Debbie Ceresa

My Experience

The first three chapters of the book were most meaningful to me. Grief at this level was something I was unfamiliar with, thankfully, and it helped me tremendously learning the basics. That what I was feeling was not unusual, and to be patient with myself and others as we worked it.

My Experience

Debbie was a guiding force and friend from the time we met initially through the 8+ weeks of our program. This program changed my life. As hard as it was some weeks and as many times as I wanted to give up, she encouraged me to continue towards a place of healing and peace. I was able to not only heal after the unexpected death of my mother and best friend, but I was able to grieve the loss of my marriage that ended in divorce years ago and for the dreams I had for that life. Until this grief recovery workshop, I didn’t realize that although I had been through counseling, I was still harboring feelings of anger and hurt. I can look ahead instead of focusing on the past. Although I will never get over losing my mother, I am now able to focus on the happy and beautiful memories instead of the painful ones. Don’t get me wrong, I still cry and get upset and miss her every single day, but I know that these feelings and occurrences are my normal. I cry less than I used too and the pain although a constant within me is a mere fraction of what it once was. Thank you, Debbie and GRW.

My Experience

I lost my husband almost six years ago. The program gave me tools and support on how to move on with my life.

My Experience

I was incredibly surprised where my grief lies. I can use this format to do more counseling which I believe would be beneficial. You have to be ready for a very intense experience. It is heartwrenching and difficult to do but it does pay off. Take breaks if you must, I certainly needed to. Don't give up. Never give up on yourself.

My Experience

As previously stated I was able to make peace with my brother before he died.