The Compassionate Friends/Tallahassee Chapter

05/03/2026

Today, on Bereaved Mothers' Day, The Compassionate Friends is thinking of all our moms. We'd love for you to share the name(s) of your child(ren) so that we can all remember them together.

04/08/2026

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Join us on Monday, April 13 2026.

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01/15/2026

📌 IMPORTANT: MEETING ROOM UPDATE

Our Grief Support Meetings are currently being held in a new meeting room, within the church offices, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

Follow the green path on the map.
It’s the only stair-free route to our meeting room and includes a short, clearly marked walk along the driveway. Posted signs will guide you upon arrival.

12/20/2025

During this holiday season, give yourself permission to grieve in your own way. Our caring Tallahassee community of parents, grandparents, and siblings is here to offer comfort, understanding, and a safe space to honor your child.

12/18/2025

10/24/2025

When a loved one dies, it shouldn’t be called a test, a gift, or a blessing. There is nothing you can call grief that makes it hurt any less, but navigating the pain is how we create meaning out of grief. Meaning allows us to find a new way forward that can empower us to change, grow, and heal.

Who do you remember? Say their name in the comments. As long as we remember them, they never fully die.

10/22/2025

🌼 Join Big Bend Hospice for our Día de los Mu***os: Day of the Dead Gathering and Workshop 🌼

The Day of the Dead is a beautiful celebration that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed. Marked by vibrant music, food, and colorful decorations, it’s a time to celebrate life and the memories that continue to connect us.

Join Big Bend Hospice for this special holiday workshop featuring a memorial ofrenda, candle decorating, and a meaningful discussion about continuing bonds. Refreshments will be provided.

📅 Tuesday, October 28 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Big Bend Hospice Conference Rooms
1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee

Free – registration preferred (contact Pam Mezzina at 805-878-5310 for more information and to register.) Concurrent session for youth ages 6-12 in the Jean McCully Family House

07/31/2025

Great article about Scrapbooking Through Grief and how it helps to process pain.

Grief is deeply personal—and often overwhelming. It doesn’t follow a straight path, and there’s no timeline for when the ache will soften. But for many of us who turn to creativity for comfort, scr…