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Through a grief support group, women in Central Arkansas are assisting families in recovering
Little Rock, Arkansas – Several women banded together last year in the midst of sorrow, grief, and heartache in an effort to aid in the healing of other families. They now claim to have met numerous families and wish to continue helping.
After her son Alex Berry passed away, Keysha Moore, who leads the grieving support group at First Baptist Church in North Little Rock, stated that she wanted to use her suffering to find meaning.
Moore remarked, “I was able to get through my grief by helping others get through theirs.”
Marcus Blue, 17, of North Little Rock, and Alex Berry, 17, of Little Rock, were shot and murdered in 2022, according to Little Rock Police Department authorities.
Since he was my only child, Moore recalled, “the night I was told he was killed, my entire thought was how am I going to be able to go on with my life.”
Moore, one of the mothers who founded the group last year, was able to continue, saying she was amazed at how much it had aided in her recovery.
Due to a medical condition, Mashona Jackson lost her son. She claimed that joining the group taught her how to grieve in a healthy way.
Jackson stated, “I also lost my twin sister, so it has helped me cope in other ways.”
The same is true for Laura Landrum, who lost each of her five children due to various causes. According to her, the group has saved lives.
According to Landrum, “sometimes people become numb to the pain.” “You can openly cry, scream, and share your pain in this safe environment.”
According to William L. Robinson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, the talks were essential for them to not only survive but also to move on from their devastating loss.
“We need the conversation, the talk,” Robinsons stated, referring to all denominations and churches. “When they’re in pain, they need to talk to someone, and that’s where a lot of people fail.”
According to Moore, the club is a safe haven where members can “be each other’s backbone.” She added that the church will host its final meeting of the year on November 18 at 6 p.m.
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