Ocho Peer Support Group
Practical help for people dealing with retirement transition and disaster survivors, plus a weekly drop-in.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Jamaica who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Jamaica circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Practical help for people dealing with retirement transition and disaster survivors, plus a weekly drop-in.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
โTo whoever needs this: A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. I remember the day centre closed like it was yesterday. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart.โ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. A few years back, that was me. Back then, the only voice some days is the radio. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.โ
โI've been there. For me it was not that long ago, about a year. The worst part was can not drive anymore. Now I sleep most nights. It's slow, but it does come back. Be gentle with yourself.โ
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Joining a class gave me somewhere to be every Thursday. It helped. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here. God willing it gets easier.โ