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- “I felt she totally
understood how I was feeling about losing my young grandchild. I was
able to release my raw grief that I’d kept inside for so long.
She helped me immensely with comforting words and support through
my extremely difficult journey through grief. My feelings and tears
just poured out. I didn’t have to be strong for others. This
was my time to come to terms with what was in my head alone".
- Thank you Cruse. Having
counselling helped me to face my demons head on. Being able to talk
about my inner raw grief has released me and lifted a heavy weight
from my shoulders. My grief was destroying me. I used alcohol almost
daily to get me through for 3 years. As I could not cope with my last
memory of my grandchild at the Chapel of Rest. Now – I see treasured,
happier memories. The alcohol is minimal as I no longer need it. Cruse
has taught me to embrace, treasure and honour what me and my grandchild
shared. I am honoured and privileged to have had such a big part in
my grandchild’s short life.”
- “The understanding
of my flashbacks”
- “Great first (assessment)
meeting and the counsellor you found has been amazing. I am so grateful.
She has taught me how to deal with every day problems and to rationalize
my behaviour. I feel more confident and much happier.”
- “Information
given via the phone was very clear, and issues with assessment counsellor
dealt with in respectful and compassionate way…it gave me a
chance to talk about my feelings to a third party who was thoughtful
and focused on me. Helped me name and address some of these feelings….let
me know feelings were normal. Cruse does really good work about a
subject a lot of people are uncomfortable with – keep up the
good work.”
- “I don’t know
how I would have coped without her help. She is a very special person.”
- “I was very upset
the first time I contacted Cruse but everyone was so kind and friendly
and put me at ease….My counsellor helped me by talking through
issues I had about my husband’s death. Things I wished I’d
said and didn’t and regrets I had. I found it very helpful although
upsetting at times. It was good to talk to someone outside family
and friends who really understood.”
- “I actually
felt I only needed one session, , but she said I could go for more,
or start them again at any time. I was very pleased with everyone’s
helpful attitude I spoke to. It was a shame I left it so long before
I asked my GP for help. I would have been better quicker if I had
seen Cruse earlier.”
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