https://www.compassionatefriends.org/memorial_wall/rodeo-lorie-del-rosario-38/
Hi my beautiful daughter, my Rosie. I was glad that I could see you and Nanay today. I will always cry at least in the beginning, in the middle, and in the end. Again because you shouldn’t be forever sleeping….
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/memorial_wall/tucson-az-alicia-tapia-cramer/
In Remembrance today and in lighting candles for my two beloved sons Dionicio O. Cramer March 02,1989 – Oct 20, 2006 & David T. Cancio Jan 5, 1981 – Oct 21, 2006. My broken heart grieves everyday and especially at…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/memorial_wall/covington-tammy-hupp/
We lost my oldest son, Tyler Thomas, February 13, 2015. Forever 23. Gone too soon but never forgotten. The impact you left on our lives and in our hearts will never fade. We honor your memory today along with countless…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/memorial_wall/oakland-california-karen-harris/
Always missing our beloved son Aaron Colin who was the light of our world. It has been 12 years since he passed away at 23 years old, running the beach with his brother, He brought so much joy, fun and…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/andy-mcniel-appointed-ceo-of-the-compassionate-friends/
The Board of Directors of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is excited to announce the appointment of Andy McNiel as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A resident of Stuart, Florida, Andy brings TCF more than 30 years of leadership experience in…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/49th-tcf-national-conference-in-baltimore-md/
Our conference is a place for bereaved families to find community and hope, while learning and sharing with others. Lifelong friendships are often made at the conference through meeting others who truly understand the painful loss of a child, sibling,…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/heart-connections-grief-through-growth/
The process of grieving a significant death takes a person through many stages and changes. While each person grieves uniquely, some experiences are common. A substantial loss, such as the death of our child, sibling, or grandchild, impacts our whole…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/does-healing-apply-to-grief/
(Names of people quoted in this article have been changed to protect confidentiality.) “What is it like, this grief, after you’ve healed?” The question came from Marcia, whose son, Mark, died 7 months ago, suddenly and with no prior symptoms,…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/heart-connections-grief-and-our-senses/
Grief is defined as the emotional response that follows loss. While grief is intensely emotional, it is also physical, psychological, and spiritual. Most bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents experience these multi-faceted aspects of grief. Many bereaved people also feel a…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/limp-stockings-and-empty-chairs/
The holiday season after a loved one dies is exhausting. It is exhausting because the poignancy of each ornament, stocking, favorite dessert, and Christmas tree farm outing, crystallizes the pain of their absence and their continued presence in relentlessly concrete,…
