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https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/my-experiences-from-the-1st-tcf-virtual-conference/
Today is the final day of the 2020 Virtual TCF Conference. There are two stories I wanted to share from yesterday about my experience at the virtual conference this year. I attended a sharing session for seasoned grievers, those of…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/awakenings/
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. ~ Ernest Hemingway For years I cursed spring… During that time my heart woke to the bitterness of life. In the harsh frost of winter, my anguish…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/the-crunch-of-snow/
Shock. It paralyzes the senses long enough for the body, the spirit, the mind to catch up with each other, to absorb whatever terrible news that’s been delivered to us. For me, it was a 30 second phone call from…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/tcf-worldwide-candle-lighting/
As the major holidays approached in late autumn of 1995, I was filled with anxiety and deep sadness. In May of that year, my 15-year-old vivacious and beautiful daughter Nina was senselessly and tragically killed by an alcohol-impaired driver. With…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/the-language-of-sisters/
I don’t expect it’s this way with all siblings, but Wendy and I could talk to each other about almost anything. We didn’t always agree; in fact, it was often the opposite, but we could communicate in that way I…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/protesting-how-are-you-greetings/
The person checking you out at the grocery store, the neighbors you barely know when they pass you on the street, the person handing out the bulletins when you enter church – all say casually, “How are you?” or “How are you…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/dear-mom-dad-a-note-from-your-surviving-child/
Dear Mom & Dad, There may be moments when you wonder about me. How I am doing since our precious family member was stolen from us. A few things I wish you would know: I am hurting so much, but afraid to…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/walk-to-remember-fitchburg-ma/
The Walk to Remember is the main fundraiser for the local North Central Massachusetts Chapter of The Compassionate Friends. With your help we can effectively reach bereaved grandparents, parents and siblings and provide them with the support that we offer…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/gone-three-year-but-shell-never-be-forgotten/
I had gone to bed early. It could be any day now and a grandma needs her rest. My daughter’s words pierced my dream, “Mom, it’s Nathan, it’s time.” This is where I was supposed to grab a few clothes…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/hello-from-the-42nd-national-conference-of-the-compassionate-friends/
Hello fellow bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. I am writing this article in anticipation of my attendance at the 42ndNational Conference of The Compassionate Friends (TCF). If you are at the conference or online, I hope you will feel the…