What Our Past Participants Have Said

In the beginning of my mourning, I didn’t know whether I was coming or going, or why. B.E. showed me a path I could take if I chose. I chose to take their suggestions, and they very patiently helped me find my path, which I continue today. It is now over three years since my husband died, and I continue to see even more growth and meaning in my life.

Pat—Duchess County, NY

Nothing has helped me cope and move forward more than Beginning Experience. For a year after being separated, I did therapy and self-help techniques. But it wasn't until I joined the remote B.E. coping program that I finally started to truly process my grief, and after my B.E. weekend I felt a huge leap in my healing. The process, the programs, the people, the community—the warmth, trust and love that I felt, and continue to feel within B.E. brings back my strength, confidence and faith every time I falter. It is because of this wonderful ministry that I keep moving forward with hope.

Charisse—New York, NY

When I signed up for the B.E. weekend, I was nervous but open. What I found was something so profound. The weekend helped me delve deep within to connect all the dots that are my life story. Madelyn—Rockland Co., NY

When my wife died, she took most of me with her. I'd never experienced such excruciating pain. God's grace through Beginning Experience ministry rescued me. I will never be what I was, but I have the grace to go on.

Jim—Orange Co., NY

What sets Beginning Experience apart from other grief programs is that everyone there has actually lost a spouse. When my marriage ended I lost everything earthly that was dear to me, and the people at my weekend knew exactly how I felt.

Andrew—Dutchess Co., NY

When my husband left me, I was devastated and left stranded not knowing where to turn or how to go on. My Beginning Experience weekend gave me perspective, love, and a ray of hope. The weekend was just what I needed to help me begin again. Denise—Orange Co., NY

I am a very grateful Beginning Experience member for all the Holy Spirit has accomplished in my life through B.E. and its awesome philosophy and caring members. B.E. has given me a new look at my life, now with my soul mate still with me more than ever, as the Holy Spirit helps me continue our mission here at the [addiction recovery center], giving young alcohol and drug addicts help and hope. Sue—Ulster Co., NY

I am very grateful to have been able to join Beginning Experience 12 years ago when my husband passed away. It helped me to survive till this day. I've been blessed. Roseanne—Dutchess Co., NY

I desperately wanted our healing and to continue in my marriage. I had faith that in the end, with him getting counselling, all would be well. It ended in a shocking way. I went into a deep depression. I lost my self-confidence for far too long. I started to climb out of the tunnel with the support and insights that began when I attended a Beginning Experience weekend. My involvement with B.E. has been a continued source of strength and even joy. I am forever grateful!

Rosemary—Westchester Co., NY