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My 4 year old son drowned in a town sponsored program

Almost 4 weeks ago my 4 year old son drowned in a town sponsered rec program. He was found under the dock. They wouldnt allow them to wear life jackets […]

Poem: For Michael

Michael, Heart racing, shallow breaths, the tears keep falling without rest. For you left me without a goodbye, softly in your sleep you did die. Feelings of regret, need and […]

I lost my son, Dylan on May 21

My son Dylan was died on May 21, 2007. He was hit by a 4?4 truck driven by a so-called friend the night before. I can not actually believe that […]

How Do You Mourn An Ex-Spouse?

My first wife died several weeks ago. We were married almost thirty years, we have four kids and four grandsons, and we were divorced four years ago.? Donna was sick […]

My Boyfriend Was Killed 5 Days Ago

My boyfriend was killed 5 days ago and I feel like I died with him. I am not sure how to deal with it and I feel like noone really […]

The Pain of Losing My Mother

I lost my precious Mother in April, 2007. She was 94 and had lived with me for over 20 years. She had slight dementia, but was healthy and active. I […]

Remember Flight 175

Dear Listeners, The following are e-mail correspondence we have had with Dawn regarding the death of her nephew, and friend on flight 175 on Sept. 11th.? We will be discussing […]

Dissertation Research Study Examining Peoples? Relationships With Their Dogs After The Death Of A Loved One ? As dogs increasingly have been identified as members of families and household composition […]

A Widow Shares

I am a 32yr old Widow. I was almost 28 at the time of my husbands death due to a tragic car accident and just into my third month of […]

TCF National Conference Ends on High Note

Exceptional speakers and the Walk to Remember highlighted The Compassionate Friends 30th National Conference in Oklahoma City last weekend. The conference itself drew more than 1,100 bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, […]

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