You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone

               Counseling and Support

Losing a loved one to the act of murder is unlike any other kind of loss. It isn't like losing someone to a car accident or to an illness because murder is about more than a person's death. It is about someone's life being tragically taken away due to the actions and choices of another person.
 

If your loss is recent you are probably feel like you are living in a "fog." Nothing seems real and even doing simple tasks like eating and drinking seem overwhelming. You probably feel as though you are going crazy and things will never be ok again, but these feelings are completely normal and we can help you cope with them.

 

Even those close to us often don't know what to say to help us with our grief. Many will say well meaning things like "He is in a better place" or "It's time for you to get on with your life" not knowing how hurtful hearing these statements are. We understand that your life will never be the same again. We are not here to change how you feel, but to help you on your journey in rebuilding your "new" life.

 

Even if your loss was 30 years ago you may feel as though you would like to connect with others. We welcome you and are here to answer any questions and to help in your healing process.

 

 

"Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, it is the price of love." ~ Author Unknown

Information and Referrals

While we are not a clinical therapy group we can provide referrals to agencies that can help. We also provide referrals for children under the age of 18.

 

 

One-On-One Counseling

We understand that not everyone is comfortable in a support group setting.
Our Victim Advocates are available to personally meet with you.

 

 

        Personal          Advocacy

We are available to provide support and accompaniment to interviews with law enforcement and court prosecutors.

 

 

Education and Prevention

Our membership is available to share their stories with community agencies and schools.
Many of our members are also active with Connecticut's legislative system in advocating for laws concerning crime victims.

 

 

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