The holidays are a time filled with memories, gatherings and time with family. For those grieving a loved one, however, the holiday season and memories of what once was can be one of the hardest times of the year.

Over the summer, The Recovery Cafe Fulton County, 715 Main Street, Rochester, teamed up with long-time grief support coach Terri Curnutt to create a Grief Support Group. Curnutt said the group meets every Monday at 6 p.m. and is open to anyone healing from grief or loss. 

Prior to starting the Grief Support Group with the Recovery Cafe, Curnutt started the Angel Mommas in Tipton seven years ago. Curnutt soon found that the group not only gained popularity from other grieving mothers, it helped her cope with her own grief over the death of her son, as well. 

Curnutt said she is striving to provide a listening ear for support and ideas on ways to cope for her groups during this holiday season. 

Curnutt encourages anyone struggling with grief to join their group.