https://www.compassionatefriends.org/sudden-death-child/
The Sudden Death of a Child When death comes without warning, the shock and disbelief can be overwhelming. It is never in the natural order of things for a child to die before his or her parents, and this can…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/how-can-i-help/
How Can I Help … When a Child Dies? A child has died. As a person wishing to give support, regardless of the child’s age or the circumstances of their death, you may feel helpless or inadequate and not know…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/brother-sister-dies/
When a Brother or Sister Dies “I was an average teenager. I had my friends and school activities. My family was just my family. Then the worst nightmare imaginable happened. My sister died.” Jennifer, age 17 In a world suddenly…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/understanding-grief/
UNDERSTANDING GRIEF Grief, with its many ups and downs, lasts far longer than society in general recognizes. Be patient with yourself. Each person’s grief is individual. Crying is an acceptable and healthy expression of grief and releases built-up tension for…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/when-a-child-dies/
When a Child Dies … The Compassionate Friends Can Help When a child dies, families mourn and begin the long and very painful journey of grief. Many different emotions may be experienced by bereaved families that can include shock, disbelief,…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/open-to-hope-show/
The Open to Hope Show Programs: Sibling Loss Guest: Lisa Nalbantov Lisa Miller Nalbantov is an adult bereaved sibling. Her sister, Stephanie, the youngest of 3, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 24. Realizing the…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/tampa-bay-area-chapter-walk-remember/
On Saturday, October 15th 2016, The Tampa Bay Area Chapter of TCF will be hosting the 2nd Annual Walk to Remember. Check-In / Registration: 9:00 – 9:45 am Cost: $ 35.00 per person with T-Shirt $15.00 per person without T-Shirt…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/how-you-can-help/donating-to-tcf/how-donations-are-used/
How Your Donation is Making a difference The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization, offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/online-communities/online-support/
Online Support (Live Chat) The Compassionate Friends offers “virtual chapters” through an Online Support Community (live chats). This program was established to encourage connecting and sharing among parents, grandparents, and siblings (over the age of 18) grieving the death of…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/online-communities/private-facebook-groups/
Private Facebook Groups The Compassionate Friends offers a variety of private Facebook Groups. These pages are moderated by bereaved parents, siblings, or grandparents, and may not be accessed unless a request to join is approved by a moderator. Please click…
