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https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/through-forbes-councils-gloria-horsley-increases-visibility-for-her-nonprofit/
When Gloria Horsley was working as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, she would frequently counsel people whose family members had died. “My expertise was a lot in grief and loss because I…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/46th-tcf-national-conference/
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/the-keeper-of-their-stories/
The Keeper of Our Stories My sister Terri and I were lucky. We grew up in a loving home with attentive parents and a father who was an avid storyteller. Not only did he invent elaborate tales to tell us…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/heart-connections-the-bonds-of-shared-grief/
Divisiveness and intolerance for others’ views seem prevalent all around us today. We see it in our political beliefs, social justice concerns, and health environment. It is apparent within families, workplaces, and organizations. When we are grieving the painful death…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/a-bear-hug-for-fathers-day/
As Father’s Day approaches, we are reminded of the significant contributions and unique love of fathers and stepfathers. Their defined role, after the death of their children, is to support their wives and surviving children. But their pain is deep….
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/keeping-our-loved-ones-alive-through-memorials/
Those of us who have lost children know the fear of their memories fading. After saying goodbye to our beloved children, we don’t want to forget their existence — but people are often afraid of saying the wrong thing or…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/traditions-what-to-keep-and-what-to-let-go/
Traditions are very important to our families, and we may share large and small ones throughout the year. Some may be in conjunction with significant events like a graduation or a wedding, and others occur annually on birthdays and holidays….
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/the-trouble-with-condolences/
“What’s the worst thing someone ever said to you?” I’ve gotten this question so many times in the twenty-seven years since I lost my son Christopher. Newly bereaved parents often asked it in disbelief after well-meaning friends and relatives said exactly the wrong thing at the wrong time. Older grievers, like me, sometimes…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/45th-tcf-national-conference/
CONFERENCE REGISTRATIon NOW OPEN We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the 45th TCF National Conference. After two years of not being able to meet in person, we are really looking forward to being together! Our conference…
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/labor-day/
Labor Day – The unofficial end of summer. The time by which we need to have new school clothes and supplies. The time to begin meeting new teachers and new friends. The time to what? Watch with tear-filled eyes as…