Grief Share uses a video seminar series that features some of the nation's

foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics. The video seminars

are combined with a workbook and group discussion time to allow participants

to talk about the day to day challenges of their healing journey.

Susan Primrose, who came to the group after losing a son, said, "My

first impressions were of relief and calmness. It seemed that everyone,

including the teachers, had a loss so I felt at ease with the group."

Primrose said she especially liked the videos used in the series and

felt they made the most impact on her, teaching her how to live day to

day with grief. "All my life I heard, "Ask the Lord and he

will answer you," she said. "But it had to be a devastating

event to make me believe it. We can't do some things in life without

the Lord, and I'm glad I found him again."

Dora Sweigart, who found the group through a co-worker, said "There's

no question that being with others who are going through the same pain

you are going through is the best therapy. When my son died unexpectedly,

I was so very desperate to be with someone else who understood my pain.

I don't think anyone can understand your grief until they've

experienced it for themselves. You develop a certain bond with those

who are grieving, you share their pain - you've been there,

too."

Sweigart said the most meaningful session for her was the one on Heaven

which really touched her and gave her the greatest comfort in thinking

that her son was part of that now.

The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 306 at Peachtree

City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Road.

There is a $15 workbook fee but scholarships are available through the

church.

Those interested in attending may call Ed Craven, 770-632-6273 or Lisa

Mahaffey, 678-817-5641.

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