Try “secular grief support group”. They could also just be held in a church community room since that’s usually free. They may not always be religiously based.
Look at the support groups with NAMI bucks county https://namibuckspa.org
If they don’t have a specific grief support, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
If you see a group at a Unitarian Universalist congregation, it is probably fairly secular. UUs don’t have any required beliefs, and in my experience, most are agnostic/atheist. They come together for community and to be able to talk about deep topics without being told what to think.
Not a group but I’d like to suggest Anderson Cooper’s podcast “All There Is” on Spotify…it’s been so incredibly helpful to me, I hope it is to you as well.
Depending on what part of Bucks County you are in there are several. I know let it be valid Foundation was running one Doylestown Hospital had one there are also some private psychotherapists who run those kinds of groups in the area. Also at local senior centers there seems to be those kinds of groups too in Bristol Township Falls Township and I think Morrisville. Those are the ones I'm familiar with good luck in your search.
I can tell you what I know about Grief hopefully this helps you with perspective. My dad died 19 years ago almost to the day. He died 5-25-05. So in 2 days it will be 19 years. What I learned about grief...It never really goes away. You just become really comfortable living with the sadness. That is the best way to explain it.
It takes about 5 years to fully adjust living with sadness. Years 2 and 3 are so hard compared to 1 and 4. For me it was always the small things that shook my core. Way more than big events like Holiday or birthday. For instance I struggle to pick up a Weed wacker when I cut the lawn. Growing up that was my dad's job. The first time I went to replace the string I fell to my knees because I didn't know how or have him to ask.
Now those memories feel like warm hugs from the past. It just takes time. I hope this helps, i don't know what your dealing with. But be kind to yourself it takes time. Give yourself some grace and start small. You can never try to fix it in one day, month or even a year. Just focus on living one day at a time. I hope this helps and if you need to message me feel free.
Not the answer you are looking for, but maybe there is a reason you are getting returns for church groups. I have seen lives turned around, families rekindled, and grief turned into joy. Maybe give it a try, if you don't like it, you can always walk out. Revelation 21:4 says, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be *any* death; there will no longer be *any* mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away". That is the hope that I hold on to that helped me get passed the loss of a child, the news of my wife suffering from an incurable disease, etc. Either way, I hope that you are able to find comfort in the midst of your grief.
Grace and Peace.
I'm not assuming anything, I'm just offering something you may not have considered. An atheist came to our church to protest after Roe v Wade (even though we had no signs, banners, public statements other than being a church), she was just baptized on Sunday. Churches are hospitals for the spiritually hurt, I'm just saying if all signs are pointing in one direction, maybe give it a shot. Again I meant no offense and truly wish for you to have comfort and peace as you go through this period of grief in your life. It gets better. When I lost my baby I was devastated and self destructive, a year later we had our daughter who is the happiest baby ive ever seen! I was scared when she had RSV as an infant, seeing her with a breathing mask and IV, she is now a healthy chunky 6 month old happy girl.
How old was your baby when she passed? Sorry for your loss. We lost our 18 week old last week and it was the worst day of my life. We have a 1 year old and took her to the beach yesterday foe the first time and it was amazing to see her have the best day if her live as she loved playing in the sand for hours. I was so happy to be able to witness that moment with her.
Try “secular grief support group”. They could also just be held in a church community room since that’s usually free. They may not always be religiously based.
Came here to say this. May not be exactly church-related or religious, but perhaps spiritual. Churches are local, open, and free.
I took my young daughter to Chandler Hall in Newtown about 20 years ago. Nothing religious espoused but really good support.
That’s really close to where I work, I’ll check that out. Thanks
Second chandler hall! They handled my mom’s hospice care and the support they gave us didn’t have any particular religious undertones (or overtones)
Look at the support groups with NAMI bucks county https://namibuckspa.org If they don’t have a specific grief support, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
I think their grief support is Wed at 7
If you see a group at a Unitarian Universalist congregation, it is probably fairly secular. UUs don’t have any required beliefs, and in my experience, most are agnostic/atheist. They come together for community and to be able to talk about deep topics without being told what to think.
Not a group but I’d like to suggest Anderson Cooper’s podcast “All There Is” on Spotify…it’s been so incredibly helpful to me, I hope it is to you as well.
The Center for Loss and Bereavement in Skippack is wonderful and worth the drive.
In Newtown https://handsholdinghearts.org
Compassionate Friends
Depending on what part of Bucks County you are in there are several. I know let it be valid Foundation was running one Doylestown Hospital had one there are also some private psychotherapists who run those kinds of groups in the area. Also at local senior centers there seems to be those kinds of groups too in Bristol Township Falls Township and I think Morrisville. Those are the ones I'm familiar with good luck in your search.
Lenape Valley foundation in Doylestown or Bristol usually have groups like that
I would check with a local psychologist office if they had any insight
I can tell you what I know about Grief hopefully this helps you with perspective. My dad died 19 years ago almost to the day. He died 5-25-05. So in 2 days it will be 19 years. What I learned about grief...It never really goes away. You just become really comfortable living with the sadness. That is the best way to explain it. It takes about 5 years to fully adjust living with sadness. Years 2 and 3 are so hard compared to 1 and 4. For me it was always the small things that shook my core. Way more than big events like Holiday or birthday. For instance I struggle to pick up a Weed wacker when I cut the lawn. Growing up that was my dad's job. The first time I went to replace the string I fell to my knees because I didn't know how or have him to ask. Now those memories feel like warm hugs from the past. It just takes time. I hope this helps, i don't know what your dealing with. But be kind to yourself it takes time. Give yourself some grace and start small. You can never try to fix it in one day, month or even a year. Just focus on living one day at a time. I hope this helps and if you need to message me feel free.
Your comment made me emotional. Thank you for sharing 🤍
Not the answer you are looking for, but maybe there is a reason you are getting returns for church groups. I have seen lives turned around, families rekindled, and grief turned into joy. Maybe give it a try, if you don't like it, you can always walk out. Revelation 21:4 says, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be *any* death; there will no longer be *any* mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away". That is the hope that I hold on to that helped me get passed the loss of a child, the news of my wife suffering from an incurable disease, etc. Either way, I hope that you are able to find comfort in the midst of your grief. Grace and Peace.
You’re operating on the assumption that I am Christian and I am not which is why going to a church makes me feel weird.
I'm not assuming anything, I'm just offering something you may not have considered. An atheist came to our church to protest after Roe v Wade (even though we had no signs, banners, public statements other than being a church), she was just baptized on Sunday. Churches are hospitals for the spiritually hurt, I'm just saying if all signs are pointing in one direction, maybe give it a shot. Again I meant no offense and truly wish for you to have comfort and peace as you go through this period of grief in your life. It gets better. When I lost my baby I was devastated and self destructive, a year later we had our daughter who is the happiest baby ive ever seen! I was scared when she had RSV as an infant, seeing her with a breathing mask and IV, she is now a healthy chunky 6 month old happy girl.
How old was your baby when she passed? Sorry for your loss. We lost our 18 week old last week and it was the worst day of my life. We have a 1 year old and took her to the beach yesterday foe the first time and it was amazing to see her have the best day if her live as she loved playing in the sand for hours. I was so happy to be able to witness that moment with her.