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https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/midlothian-va-walk-remember/
The Compassionate Friends RVA will hold its annual Walk to Remember to honor the love we have for our children, siblings and grandchildren who left us too soon. Our chapter joins other chapters across the US in celebrating the lives…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/can-memorial-day-day-remembrance-celebration/
The stores are also crowded with people preparing for activities to celebrate the beginning of summer. The roads leading to area beaches are backlogged with traffic. Cookouts and family fun activities are planned. The department stores are advertising great Memorial…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/grieving-moms-want-mothers-day/
Acknowledgement is what grieving mother’s want most for Mother’s Day, suggests a survey by wwwthecomfortcompany.net a website that specializes in meaningful sympathy gifts. The online survey asked, “What can others do to ease your pain on Mother’s Day?” Over 80…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/making-mothers-day-fathers-day-special/
Here are a few hints to help you through these days after the loss of a child. Pamper yourself-this is a special day in your life. You are a parent forever and your child is your child forever. Do what…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/from-the-ashes-of-grief/
In the early morning fog of a spring day The sunlight drifts slowly across the lake Lifting the dark shadows of night. The honking geese frolic in the early morning rays of sunshine While the birds sing of promises yet…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/stillbirth-miscarriage-infant-death/
Stillbirth, Miscarriage and Infant Death A baby’s death, whenever or however it occurs, is a profound loss. Unfortunately, society in general and friends and relatives in particular often do not acknowledge that this wished-for child, regardless of gestational age, was…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/to-the-newly-bereaved/
To the Newly Bereaved When your child has died, suddenly it seems like all meaning has been drained from your existence. When you wake in the morning, it’s difficult to get out of bed, much less live a “normal” life….
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/adults-grieving-death-sibling/
Adults Grieving the Death of a Sibling When a sibling dies, the world changes in a heartbeat. Oftentimes when such a loss occurs, others fail to recognize that the surviving sibling faces emotional battles on many fronts while working through…
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/the-grief-of-grandparents/
The Grief of Grandparents The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild is very special and unique. When a grandchild dies, the grief associated with the loss is often so intense and painful, it leaves bereaved grandparents feeling hopeless as…