The Compassionate Friends (UK)
The Compassionate Friends - An organisation of bereaved parents
offering support and understanding to other parents whose child has died.
Sadly, every year, hundreds of parents suffer the most devastating loss
thinkable - the loss of their child. For a parent, there is nothing worse. How
do we begin to comprehend the immensity of our loss? And how do we learn to cope
in such unfamiliar territory? We feel totally unprepared for what seems an
impossible task, that of learning to live without our child.
The Compassionate Friends can provide support in different ways - only
another bereaved parent can fully understand the pain and anguish of your
child's untimely death. Their willingness to listen and their gentle
encouragement may give you the strength you need to carry on. You may find it
helpful to attend meetings in your area, or share experiences on a one-to-one
basis through home visits, website, letters or the telephone. Information on
grief and suggestions from other bereaved parents can be found in the TCF
quarterly newsletter and in the comprehensive TCF postal library. A range of
leaflets and articles on many different aspects of grief is also available from
TCF (details from the National Office or website).
Should you wish to know more then further information is available on
http://www.tcf.org.uk or call the helpline on 08451 23 23 04
or email locally
tabatas@btinternet.com
The Compassionate Friends (UK)
53 North Street
Bristol
BS31EN
