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JOYFUL AGAIN!

SUPPORT FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS

HELP TO RESOLVE YOUR GRIEF
AND BEGIN TO LIVE AGAIN

ARE YOU READY TO MOVE ON FROM YOUR GRIEF?

Losing your spouse is a heart-wrenching experience.
We know. We’ve been there.

Joyful Again! can help you or the people in your family cope with the normal feelings of grief experienced when a husband or wife has died - widows and widowers often have feelings of confusion, loneliness, loss of identity and self esteem.

A SPIRITUAL WEEKEND

How is Joyful Again! different than other “grief groups”?

Joyful Again! is a weekend retreat. Our workshop is run by peer ministers who’ve also been widowed. It’s a 2-day commitment that can help you move forward in your grief toward psychological, spiritual and emotional wholeness.

Men and women of all ages and all faiths meet to:

Celebrate your loved one’s life
Reflect on how your spouse’s death impacts your own life
Share your story with trained facilitators and others who’ve been widowed

IS A JOYFUL AGAIN WEEKEND REALLY FOR ME?

Have you been to grief support groups, but are still asking “Does it ever get better?”

Are you having difficulty resolving feelings of guilt over your spouse’s death?

Are you unable to move on to build a new life for yourself?

If so, Joyful Again! is for you.

Everyone’s story is unique. But we share a common path. Watch as the four people in our video who have experienced the loss of their spouses share their stories of loss, acceptance and moving forward.

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WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING *

Married 38 years

Married 38 years

I felt that it was time for me to move on. I learned that God is there to help, along with other skills.

Married 7.5 years

Married 7.5 years

I was feeling scared and alone...by the end of the two days, I’m looking forward to the future. I learned I can move forward with my life and not feel guilty about it.

Married 47 years

Married 47 years

I wanted to back out the morning of the retreat, but I’m so glad I came. I was angry inside, not outside...At J.A., I realized I was not alone.

Married 6 years

Married 6 years

I will always miss my wife, but the guilt about being “OK” is going away.

Married 17 years

Married 17 years

JA helped me realize I can move forward with my life and not feel guilty about it.

Married 29 years

Married 29 years

This retreat helped me deal with anger I boxed up and leave it here. Thank you.

Married 42 years

Married 42 years

Once I came to JA, I felt that there were many people who felt like I did, and I did not feel so alone.

Married 16 years

Married 16 years

I felt as if my spouse was speaking to and God were telling me, “Now is your time.”

Married 31 years

Married 31 years

I felt welcome the moment I picked up my name badge. I knew this experience would be okay.

Committed 6 years

Committed 6 years

I don’t have a crystal ball, but I know that whatever the future holds I’m in God’s hands. And, ready to accept whatever He wants for me.

Married 60+ years

Married 60+ years

As I answered questions and listened to the group I realized that I was not alone.

Married 51 years

Married 51 years

I thought I needed some help! Now I know I did!

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UPCOMING RETREATS

DATES	FACILITY	ROOMS*	LOCATION
Jun. 22 & 23 St. Julie’s Parish Tinley Park, IL
Jul. 20 & 21 Holy Family Inverness, IL
Aug. 10 & 11 Mary Queen of Heaven Parish Elmhurst, IL

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*Indicates overnight accomodations available, no commuters

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JOYFUL AGAIN! MISSION

Joyful Again! is a spiritual program for widows and widowers who want to resolve the normal grief they feel after losing their spouses and who want to begin to start to live fully again.

This self-help process toward healing is fostered by trained volunteers who have experienced the pain of loss themselves and have moved forward in their healing journey.

Joyful Again! is a peer ministry program.

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(708) 354-7211

Joyful Again!
P.O. Box 1365
La Grange Park, IL 60526-9465

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Quotes / testimonials are from our participants. Details about the individuals have been changed to protect their privacy.

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