Sometimes we tell ourselves, "just get over it" or "it's time to move on." But grief doesn't just dissolve. It is a natural reaction to loss. Sometimes one of the most useful things we can do is to talk about it. But not just anyone has the time or inclination to listen.

 

That is where the volunteers at The Listening Place may be a resource for you. Grief is sometimes about the death of someone we love. That can be a life partner or family member. Or it can be the loss of the dog or cat that has been a special companion for years. It can be about a sudden loss of trust that results in a separation or divorce. It can be about estrangement from a family member we love.

 

It is not healthy to deny grief. It seeps into all aspects of our lives – our physical health; our interactions with friends and family; our spiritual selves. We often feel abandoned by God and by everyone else. Grief can manifest as depression and isolation.

 

The volunteers at The Listening Place invite you to make an appointment. Your story is your sacred stone. It will be kept in confidence. Two trained volunteers will always be in the room where you come to share. We won't try to fix you. But we will be here to listen and to share the load that is weighing heavy on your heart.