"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
- The Beautitudes
Loss to the human heart means the need to both grieve and mourn. Though the terms are frequently interchanged, they are complimentary processes and both are needed for full healing of loss - whether it's loss of health, body image, a cherished dream, or of a beloved relationship.
- Grief refers to the internal, private experience after loss and includes the processing of feelings and memories.
- Mourning is the outward, public sharing and expression of the pain.
We are all connected through a complex web of family, friendship and community relationships and it's those very relationships that create a safe place to share, mourn and express feelings of loss.
Loss is as much a part of our lives here at Wings as our celebration of survival and life. Our program coordinators are available for grief support and can also direct you to local resources providing individual, family and group support.
East Memphis: Sally Hensley, 901-683-0055 Ext 1159
Midtown: Belinda Rimer, 901-322-0447
Southaven: Karen Sudduth, 662-996-1083