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We are not a religion based organization.

The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. The Compassionate Friends is the world's largest self-help bereavement organization, providing support to bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and close family members who are going through the natural grieving process following the death of a child of any age (from pre-birth to adult) from any cause. Part of our mission is also to provide ...(more) information to help others be supportive and we welcome those to this site who are quietly trying to learn how to be supportive.

10/30/2026

In her heartfelt article, "The Fog Still Comes, But Joy is Allowed," Kay Barclay, Jennifer's mom, shares an important reminder: grief and joy can exist side by side.

We can carry the sorrow of losing our child, sibling or grandchild while continuing to live, love, and welcome moments of joy - even when the fog returns.

Healing isn't about getting over the death of our child, sibling, or grandchild. It's about learning to carry our love and sorrow together, one day at a time.

Visit our website to read the full article, https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/the-fog-still-comes-but-joy-is-allowed/.

10/29/2026

Grief after the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild due to a substance related cause can bring layers of pain, unanswered questions, and emotions that are difficult to put into words.

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Michael Simon, shares his experience after the death of his 26-year old son, Robert, from fentanyl poisoning.

Whether you have experienced a similar loss or want to better understand someone who has, this webinar offers an opportunity to listen, learn, and find connection.

Watch this recording and explore more grief-support webinars from The Compassionate Friends: compassionatefriends.org/webinars.

You are not alone in your grief, there is a community ready to listen and walk alongside you.

10/27/2026

As the seasons change, so can our grief. A familiar autumn activity, a favorite holiday tradition, or even the changing color of leaves can bring comfort, sadness, or a mixture of emotions. We'd love to hear from you, "How does the change of seasons affect your grief, and what helps you cope?"

Perhaps it's spending time outdoors, listening to music, sharing memories, continuing a favorite tradition, or connecting with someone who understands. Share in the comments, your words may offer comfort to someone that needs them today.

At The Compassionate Friends, we understand that grief has no timetable and that you don't have to navigate the changing seasons alone.

10/26/2026

Returning to daily life can be challenging when the world around us seems unchanged, yet we know we are not the same person we were before the death of our child, sibling, or grandchild.

At The Compassionate Friends, you can connect with others who understand how deeply profound loss changes a life.

10/25/2026

The Compassionate Friends extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us for our Fall Virtual Retreat!

We are grateful to our keynote speakers, workshop presenters, and moderators, and everyone who took time to be part of this special event. Your participation helped create a space for connection, learning, sharing, and understanding.

We hope you found comfort in the presentations, encouragement in the shared experiences, and reminders that you are not alone in your grief.

Thank you for being a part of our community. Together, we continue to honor the lives of our children, siblings, and grandchildren while supporting one another through grief.

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

10/24/2026

The Compassionate Friends Fall Virtual Retreat is TODAY!

If you've been thinking about attending, there's still time to register and be part of this special day of connection, understanding, and support for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you are welcome. Come as you are, participate in the sessions that speak to you, and know that you are not alone.

To register, visit: https://cvent.me/yB48AD

10/23/2026

How do we learn to live with profound loss while continuing to carry the love we have for the child, sibling, or grandchild who died?

Join The Compassionate Friends for our upcoming webinar on November 4 at 12:00 pm ET featuring Dr. Laura Berman, therapist, bestselling author, and bereaved mother.

Dr. Berman recently published her new book, "Crying Out Loud: A Path Through Grief into a Life Reimagined," which draws on her professional experience and personal journey following the death of her son, Sammy.

In this webinar, Dr. Berman will explore practical, evidence-based, and experiential tools for working with grief in the body, staying connected to those we've lost, and slowly discovering who we are becoming.

This is not about "moving on" or returning to who you were before. It's about learning to carry both love and loss as you find your way forward.

Register today and join us for this meaningful conversation: compassionatefriends.org/webinars

Please share this invitation with someone who may find comfort and understanding in this presentation.

10/22/2026

You know the difference TCF can make. Help someone else find us.

As a member of the TCF community, you know how meaningful it can be to find people who understand.

There are grieving parents, siblings, and grandparents outside our network who may not know that this community exists or where to turn for support.

That's where you can help.

The I Know Someone toolkit gives you everything you need to introduce TCF to the people in your life, including ready-to-share graphics and sample social media messages.

Access the toolkit and share it with friends, family, colleagues and community. Help us spread the word beyond TCF.

You have don't have to have the perfect words. You can simply help someone find a place where they don't have to grieve alone.

You know someone. Help them know about TCF.

compassionatefriends.org/knowsomeone

10/21/2026

Join The Compassionate Friends for our Virtual Fall Retreat this Saturday, on October 24 - a day created especially for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings, to gather, learn, reflect, and find support from wherever you are.

One of our featured keynote presenters, Marcus Mitchell, will share:
"Grief, Grace, and a Supportive Community"

And that's just one part of this special day.

With three keynote speakers and a variety of workshops, the Virtual Fall Retreat offers opportunities to explore grief, gain new insights, connect with others and discover resources that can support you.

Best of all, there is NO registration fee.

For more information and to register, visit: https://cvent.me/8AVd35

10/19/2026

The Compassionate Friends is here to help bereaved families find others who understand, whether through local chapters, online support communities, grief resources, or educational programs.

You may know someone who has lost a child, grandchild, or sibling. You may know someone who wants to help but doesn't know where to begin.

💜 LEARN more about the resources TCF provides to families navigating life after loss. https://www.compassionatefriends.org/knowsomeone/

💜 DONATE in honor of someone you know who is grieving or in honor of their loved one. https://compassionatefriends.org/?give=5WEY6LD2

💜 SHARE TCF with those in your community who might need us, but don't know we are here for them.

Together, we can make sure more grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings know that support is available.

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