You don’t have to carry this alone, come as you are and join others who understand
If you’re grieving the death of a child, some days can feel impossibly heavy. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) has recently began hosting webinars to offer steady, compassionate support: a place to hear gentle guidance, learn from lived experience, and feel a little less alone. If one of these topics speaks to where you are right now, I hope you’ll consider joining, even if all you can do is listen.
Upcoming webinar lineup
Post-Bereavement Growth and Tenets of Transformational Living (Wed., May 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET)
Many grieving people describe a painful paradox: while we would do anything to have more time with our loved one, grief can also reshape our lives and priorities in ways we never asked for. This session looks at what “post-bereavement growth” can mean, how we are changed by loss, and how we might gently make room for growth while still grieving and honoring the one who died. If you’ve been wondering, “Who am I now?” or “How do I live with this?” this could be a supportive place to begin. Presented by: Andy McNiel.
Components of Living Intentionally After Profound Loss (Tue., June 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET)
After a profound loss, life can feel re-ordered, relationships, routines, faith, energy, even the way we imagine the future. This webinar is about living with grief in real life: rebuilding in small steps, choosing what matters now, and finding ways to carry love and pain together. If your days feel like you’re just trying to get through, you’re not failing, you’re surviving. This session offers gentle reflection and practical encouragement for moving forward with intention, at your pace. Presented by: Andy McNiel.
Apart From Us, But Always a Part of Us (Mon., June 22 at 4:00 p.m. ET)
“Our children were and are a part of everything we are.” This heartfelt session explores the many ways we continue to include our children in our lives across every season, how love continues, how memory can be made visible, and how joy and sorrow can sit side by side as grief changes over time. It also speaks to why a more grief-informed society matters, especially when people around us may not know what to say. If you’re longing for language, rituals, or simply reassurance that your ongoing bond matters, this webinar may feel like a soft place to land. Presented by: Lora and Dave Krum.
How to register (and what to expect)
Registering is simple: Go to TCF’s webinars page and choose “Register to Attend” for the session you want.
Join from wherever you are: These are online, so you can participate from home (camera on or off, whatever feels best).
Note the time: Sessions are listed in Eastern Time (ET), so you’ll want to convert to your local time.
If you can’t make it live: TCF keeps a library of recorded webinars you can watch later.
If you’ve been feeling isolated or tired of trying to explain your grief, these webinars can be a gentle step toward connection. You don’t need to have the “right” words, and you don’t need to be okay. Just showing up (even quietly) can be enough. If it helps, consider inviting a trusted friend or family member to attend with you, so they can better understand how to support you.
Source: The Compassionate Friends – Upcoming Webinars (schedule and descriptions). Alive Alone provides this information for the benefit of bereaved parents everywhere.
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