The Compassionate Friends extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us for our Fall Virtual Retreat! We hope you found comfort in the presentations, encouragement in the shared experiences, and reminders that you are not alone in your grief.

TCF's 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. To register, visit: cvent.me/yB48AD

Join The Compassionate Friends for our Virtual Fall Retreat on October 24 - a day created especially for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings, to gather, learn, reflect, and find support from wherever you are. For more information, visit: cvent.me/8AVd35

A few notes can bring back a memory, a smile, or tears. Music can hold so much of our story and sometimes, hearing that familiar melody is like having a moment with our child, sibling, or grandchild. #TheCompassionateFriends #GriefSupport #YouNeedNotWalkAlone

Join The Compassionate Friends on Wednesday, October 21, at 12:00 pm ET for our upcoming webinar, "A Private Storm: Addiction, Loss, Grief, and Finding Purpose," presented by Dr. Michael Simon. To register for this webinar, visit: compassionatefriends.org/web…

One of the greatest fears grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings may have is that the person they love will be forgotten. We remember with you. We honor their lives with you. You Need Not Walk Alone. #GriefSupport #YouNeedNotWalkAlone

Join us in 2 weeks for our Virtual Fall Retreat on October 24 - a day created especially for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings, to gather, learn, reflect, and find support from wherever you are. For more information and to register , visit: cvent.me/8AVd35

TCF Chapter meetings offer a place to connect with other bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings who understand. There's no pressure to have the right words. No expectation to be strong. No timeline for your grief. Find a Compassionate Friends chapter near you.

A place where bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings can find connection, compassion, and understanding, because grief may change over time, but love never ends. You Need Not Walk Alone. #TheCompassionateFriends #GriefSupport #YouNeedNotWalkAlone

Register to attend this webinar on Monday, October 12 at 4:00 pm ET us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

We’re proud to share that The Compassionate Friends has earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency! This recognition reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability and to giving our supporters the information they need to understand our work and impact.

We’re deeply grateful for the continued friendship and partnership of David Kessler, grief expert, author, and bereaved parent. He is a longtime friend of TCF -- sharing his expertise, supporting our work, and continually looking for ways to help strengthen the TCF community.

Join The Compassionate Friends for our Virtual Fall Retreat on October 24 - a day created especially for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings, to gather, learn, reflect, and find support from wherever you are. For more information, visit: cvent.me/8AVd35

If you are grieving the death of a baby, you don't have to navigate that grief alone. The Compassionate Friends offers connection, understanding, and support for bereaved families. #PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessMonth #PregnancyLoss #InfantLoss

For many bereaved families, connection can provide a place to share memories, speak honestly about the hard days, listen without judgment, and simply be with people who understand. #TheCompassionateFriends #YouNeedNotWalkAlone #GriefSupport #GriefCommunity

Our recent webinar presented by Sharon Leonard explores the importance of meaningful support and creating spaces where grieving parents can feel seen, heard, and understood. Watch the webinar, youtu.be/Hx1YDcmgZu8 #GriefSupport #BereavedParents #YouNeedNotWalkAlone

The Compassionate Friends is here for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings - whenever you're ready, wherever you are. #TheCompassionateFriends #GriefSupport #TCFCommunity #YouNeedNotWalkAlone #BereavedParents #BereavedGrandparents #BereavedSiblings

Whether your loss happened recently or many years ago, it is never too late to reach out for support. Find a local chapter today compassionatefriends.org/fin…. #TheCompassionateFriends #GriefSupport #YouNeedNotWalkAlone #BereavedParents #BereavedGrandparents #BereavedSiblings

The absence of your child, sibling, or grandchild can be felt in the most unexpected moments - in the quiet of the morning, during a celebration, or on an ordinary sunny day. Be gentle with yourself. #TheCompassionateFriends #GriefSupport #YouAreNotAlone

The Compassionate Friends invites bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to share their stories through a guest article. Your words may be exactly what another parent, grandparent, or sibling needs to hear. To submit a story, visit: compassionatefriends.org/res… #ShareYourStory