Offering support and connectivity for bereaved spouses

Sep 08, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The Women’s Ministry of the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD) held its inaugural Bereavement Support Group (BSG) on August 26.

Held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, the BSG offered a secure and unbiased environment for both men and women who have lost their spouses to come together.

The support group aimed at providing them with an opportunity to connect and derive support from fellow participants. This setting encouraged open sharing of their challenges, with the reassurance that they are not solitary in their grief journey and that they have a network of support.

Women from various parishes came with open hearts as they shared their struggles and how they processed grief in different yet similar ways. They talked about beautiful memories shared with their lost spouses which led to laughter and joy. The participants supported each other through words of affirmation and encouragement.

The session ended with a closing prayer, followed by lunch fellowship. To foster the needs to support this group, this session will be conducted monthly and the next session on Sept 30 will be on ‘Grief through Art Therapy’, aiming to explore the healing potential of creative expression in the grieving process.

For more information, please contact Susan Thomas 012 934 4133.