The Compassionate Friends of South Central Minnesota

06/17/2026

Bereaved fathers don't often get asked how they are doing. More often than not, concern for dad's is a bit less. Why is this? Our society expects fathers to be strong, to be the one who keeps going, to put on a tough exterior. Let's change the expectations. Here are 7 ways to check on bereaved fathers.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

Bereaved Fathers can sometimes be forgotten grievers.

But they shouldn’t he.

Father’s Day is just as difficult for thrm as Mother’s Day is for bereaved mothers.

So how can you support bereaved dads in your life? This graphic offers some good ideas.

06/10/2026

Nodding our heads in agreement on this one.

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The moment nobody talks about.

Not the funeral.

Not the first holidays.

Not the anniversaries.

The random Tuesday afternoon

six months later

when everyone else has moved on

and you're standing in the grocery store

in the cereal aisle...

and it hits you so hard

you have to hold onto the cart

just to stay standing.

No warning...

No reason...

Just gone again.

All at once.

In the middle of an ordinary day

that had no right

to hurt that much.

That's the one nobody prepares you for.

The grief that doesn't show up

on the hard days.

It shows up on the regular ones.

Because that's when your guard is down.

That's when you forgot

for just one second...

And then you remembered.

05/21/2026

YES! WE MEET ON MEMORIAL DAY!

From our chapter leader, Bernadette:

Hello friends,

Memorial Day is almost here. As I contemplate what it represents, I think of all the families that have been impacted by the death of a loved one, over the years. Originally it was a day set aside to honor those who died serving in our nation’s military. Gradually it has become a time to attend memorial services, pay honor or tribute at cemeteries and spend time together with those we love.

For our May meeting, we’ll explore some of our own memorial ideas and share our memories. Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 25th, at 7:00pm, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Ulm.

If your child/grandchild/sibling has a May birthday, you are welcome to share pictures, mementos and stories about your child/grandchild/sibling. You are also welcome to bring treats, maybe even something special that your child/grandchild/sibling particularly liked to eat. Just let us know if that is your plan. If your child/grandchild/sibling was not on earth long enough to take photos, create memories or stories, please share with us some of the wishes and dreams that you had for them.

IMPORTANT - If you would prefer to join via Zoom, please email us and we will send you the Zoom link. If you are joining via Zoom, we encourage you to log on before the meeting begins - the link is active at 6:30pm. This way we can ensure that everyone is connected before we start.

TCF is committed to helping bereaved families, regardless of the circumstances. We will persevere and continue to offer healing and hope to those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling.

We hope to see you on Monday, May 25th at 7pm CST

Until then, take care of yourself and do not hesitate to email or PM us.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

05/09/2026

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends. Reach out to those who understand.

05/07/2026

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends

04/29/2026

https://stillstandingmag.com/2013/04/10/healing-mothers-day/

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Post by Carly Marie for Still Standing Magazine "A Mother is not defined by the number of children you see, but by the love that she holds in her heart." - Franchesca Cox I'm not

04/22/2026

Hello friends,

As we edge closer to the end of April, we see signs of spring showing up all around us. They tell us that life goes on. Spring is anticipated by many, but for those grieving, the thought of a new season may feel quite the opposite; even depressing. Springtime may find us grasping to hang on right where we are, not wanting to move forward or "grow" at all. How can we possibly look forward to the newness that spring brings, when our child/grandchild/sibling is back there...somewhere. How does this new season (spring) make you feel?

For our April meeting, please come prepared to share your thoughts about the change of seasons, moving forward and growth. Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 27th, at 7:00pm, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Ulm.

If your child/grandchild/sibling has an April birthday, you are welcome to share pictures, mementos and stories about your child/grandchild/sibling. You are also welcome to bring treats, maybe even something special that your child/grandchild/sibling particularly liked to eat. Just let us know if that is your plan. If your child/grandchild/sibling was not on earth long enough to take photos, create memories or stories, please share with us some of the wishes and dreams that you had for them.

IMPORTANT - If you would prefer to join via Zoom, please email us for the Zoom link. If you are joining via Zoom, we encourage you to log on before the meeting begins - the link is active at 6:45pm. This way we can ensure that everyone is connected before we start.

TCF is committed to helping bereaved families, regardless of the circumstances. We will persevere and continue to offer healing and hope to those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling.

We hope to see you on Monday, April 27th at 7pm CST

Until then, take care of yourself and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to connect with someone.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends

04/15/2026

By Gary Sturgis, author of ‘SURVIVING GRIEF - 365 Days A Year’

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends