My Story…

I came to learn about The Grief Recovery Method when It was offered by my church. It had been 6 years after my mom had died of Alzheimer’s. I had expectations that the class would help work thru this loss.

 My mom raised me by herself and my childhood was extremely traumatic. I recall only having 5 childhood memories up to the time I was kicked out on the street at 16. My heart had been broken and I lived in survival mode. I called my boyfriend who was then in the Navy and he drove to Houston and took me back with him. We married but I had no tools to repair my broken heart so I continued to see abuse behind every door. My husband was shipped out and left me with his parents. Even though my in laws were good to me, I was not able to appreciate it. In March 1969 my son was born.The hospital MD said he was very sick and if he lived he may be severely mentally and physically disabled. This amazing child would teach me purpose. Three months later, my marriage was over and I was on my way with my son to San Antonio to begin a new chapter. I reunited with my mom and started to take parenting classes to deal with caring for a profoundly deaf child. I had to take whatever jobs were available to support us. Seven years later, I met my present husband and was finally able to enjoy and appreciate real family life. He had two children from his previous marriage and we blended together. I wish I could say all was well but I spent a great deal of time in therapy trying to recover from those early childhood issues. My mom lived with us the last four years of her life. Alzheimer’s was kind to her making her playful and childlike.

 The Grief Recovery Method class was the most significant healing experience of my life. As I was working thru the first group I noticed memories of my childhood were increasing and some were more positive.  I went on to take another class a year later and I was so inspired by the tools and the camaraderie of the group that I became certified November 20th of 2017 so that I could give back to others this precious gift. The amazing thing is that with each group I lead, I continue to benefit from this program. I have watched in amazement the power of someone being able to share their experiences without interruption. I see how the tools of the program guide us to rebuild and repair our relationships with those who have died and also with those who are still here.

I provide the Grief Recovery Method both in one/one settings and for small groups.  If you'd like to learn more, or to see how this program might help you with your losses, please feel free to call or email me.  I look forward to hearing from you.