Miscarriage Hope
	Hope from our despair

An online miscarriage support forum is now available for those who live outside of the Oklahoma City area or are otherwise unable to attend our regular meetings. If you are interested in participating in this online forum, please send us an e-mail.

Upcoming Meetings
Online: Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 pm

Download Printable Miscarriage Support Group Brochure (Updated September 2009 - Adobe PDF Format)

About
We come together with a common bond, a shared experience of losing a child through miscarriage. Whether you have miscarried recently or years ago, this group is for you.

Our Goals
* To know that we are not alone
* To share one another's pain
* To help others through our insights and ideas
* To perhaps find healing through sharing

Meetings
- Held online the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm
- Held in Oklahoma City (e-mail for details)

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to provide a safe place where we can share our miscarriage experiences with one another and share ideas about what is helping us on our journey to healing. Our aim is to bring hope from despair.

Who May Attend
All who have been touched by miscarriage may attend including both the mother and father of the miscarried baby. You are encouraged to call or e-mail in advance to register.

Cost
There is no cost to be a part of the group.

The Series
The series will consist of six meetings. You are welcome to attend the whole series or just part. You may begin attending at any time, and you may attend as long as you wish. A series will be completed in six months. The series includes:

Part 1: Our Stories, Our Grief
Part 2: The Emotions of Grief
Part 3: The Baby's Mother and Father
Part 4: Dealing with Other People
Part 5: Honoring your Baby
Part 6: Moving On

Our Pledge
We will strive as a group to:
* Offer empathy and words of comfort and understanding
* Acknowledge each person's uniqueness in grieving
* Understand that what helps one person may not be helpful to another
* Recognize that we may not all be at the same place in our grief
* Share our stories without monopolizing time
* Listen to other's stories without judgment
* Respect a person's wish not to share
* Keep confidences
* Offer empathy and words of comfort and understanding

Leaders
Nick and Charla Shaffer

Leading Your Own Group
Have you thought about leading a miscarriage support group in your community? Perhaps you would like to work with Miscarriage Hope. We can train and equip you for leading your own group. Please contact us for more information. Maybe you have the qualifications we are looking for.

To Register or for Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?
Phone: 405-602-1590
E-mail

This Miscarriage Support Group is affiliated with the Oklahoma City First Friends Church

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