A Life-Giving Wounds support group works best as a follow-up to the Life-Giving Wounds retreat. We believe participants will get the most out of the experience this way. However, the support groups are also open and helpful for those who have not attended a Life-Giving Wounds retreat. The support group can be an excellent introduction to our ministry and a way to check out the Life-Giving Wounds community.

Also, we realize that everyone’s story of their parents’ divorce, separation, or family brokenness is unique. The support group has something to offer everyone who has experienced their family’s brokenness, no matter when it happened or the particular circumstances involved. The support group is also for those whose parents received a declaration of nullity (annulment) or whose parents never married and are no longer together.

The support group leaders aim to accompany everyone with kindness and compassion, but it’s important to discern prior to going into a support group whether you are emotionally healthy enough at the time to closely examine the wounds and sadness caused by your parents’ divorce, separation, or family brokenness. For those currently working with a counselor or therapist, we recommend asking their professional opinion about participating in this support group.

However, these support groups are not places to work out serious personal crises, such as drug addiction or active suicidal thoughts. For these crisis matters, expert, professional counseling is necessary to resolve the crisis before attempting to join one of our support groups for further healing. If you are struggling with active suicidal thoughts, please seek immediate help by calling the suicide hotline by dialing 988.