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https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/grief-has-a-passport/
I lost my son five years ago; I am not sure how I have endured it. One way my husband and I have tried to bear the years is to continue to do some of the things that formerly brought…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/thoughts-on-the-tragedy-at-sandy-hook/
By now, you are all sadly aware of the great tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Our hearts are heavy, and we are stunned by this cruel loss of the lives of not only adults but…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/fighting-for-our-cause/
Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, published in 1602, is cited as the origin of the saying: “Third time’s a charm.” What about fourth and so on? Well, like the Powerball, we keep hoping that the next one will be…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/stuck-places-is-secondary-gain-snagging-you/
When asked what I do, I’m about to shock yet another person. My answer these days is, “I specialize in the world of death and drugs.” After reviving the person who asked, I explain the losses that brought me to The…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/42nd-tcf-national-conference/
The Compassionate Friends National Conference is a weekend spent surrounded by other bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. It is a place where hope grows and friendships are made with others who truly understand. With inspirational keynote speakers, abundant workshops for everyone’s…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/the-unique-aspects-of-sibling-grief/
From the shadows we come, the surviving siblings. We are all ages: younger, older, twins and subsequent children. We have our own story to tell, one that is often brushed aside in the concern for our parents, the spouse, and…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/the-one-person-who-doesnt-rationalize-or-deny-our-grief/
Since your child or sibling or grandchild died have you noticed that people seem to say a lot of things that lead you to say to yourself, “What was she thinking?” or “Where did that come from?” You’ve probably wondered…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/open-letter-to-our-siblings/
Dear Sibling, How can I possibly tell you how much I miss you? But of course you probably know – since you knew me better than anyone. No matter how much time passes, I still wish you were here to…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/one-moment-in-time/
As bereaved parents, we have a line of demarcation in our lives. This line is like no other. Other people define their lives by that one big career step, move or degree. But in other people’s lives, things are different….
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/making-sure-loved-ones-who-have-passed-are-part-of-our-present/
One of the most uplifting gifts I’ve ever heard of giving someone in a time of loss is a wicker basket full of daffodil bulbs. The idea is for the recipient to plant one bulb for every year their loved…