Connecting Mothers in Grief

Connecting Mothers in Grief For all the MUMS please also join our private confidential group:
Connecting Mothers in Grief - Private Group
ACNC & DGR registered.

Peer support community for mothers healing through the loss of a child/children.

Honouring our children by sharing their stories, saying their name and allowing them to live through our connections and...
10/08/2026

Honouring our children by sharing their stories, saying their name and allowing them to live through our connections and experiences.

At Connecting Mothers In Grief we know peer support is at the centre of healing and moving with the grief of child loss.

Our mums are on their own journeys, personal experiences and different time frames - sharing their love, their grief and their healing, creating a tribe of strength and support ..

Join our private Facebook community: Connecting Mothers in Grief - Private Group

Even if your child dies, you never stop being their mum. The love you carry for them does not end with their life; it co...
09/08/2026

Even if your child dies, you never stop being their mum. The love you carry for them does not end with their life; it continues in every memory, every photograph, every quiet moment, and every part of your heart. You will always wonder who they might have become, celebrate the time you were blessed to share, and carry their presence with you wherever you go. Grief may change as the years pass, but the bond between a mother and her child is eternal. You are, and always will be, their mum.

Is there anything better than a hug from someone who just ‘gets it’ ?? Sharing a warm beverage and having a chin wag abo...
06/08/2026

Is there anything better than a hug from someone who just ‘gets it’ ?? Sharing a warm beverage and having a chin wag about sourdough, menopause and hubby’s need to go plant something ?!

These women come from all walks of life, with all sorts of stories but our common love for a child who is no longer here binds us beyond what is seen.. just a group of old school girls enjoying their morning cup of joe, at a lovely little cafe!

If they only knew!

What a beautiful, heartwarming morning 💚

Our mission in CMiG states; “We take our grief seriously, but not ourselves.” Laughter is medicine so this week we are p...
05/08/2026

Our mission in CMiG states; “We take our grief seriously, but not ourselves.” Laughter is medicine so this week we are pursuing this form of healing.
We are honoured to have the incredible Ros Ben - Moshe lead a meeting on the psychology of positive, resilience and the power of laughter - YES even forced, fake laughter can have the same neurological positive effects on our psychology - to release dopamine and serotonin which helps release cortisol and reduce stress in our body and mind. Ros will teach the basics of her laughter therapy and lead us through some gentle, introductory exercises.

Finding Light in the Darkness: Laughter, Self-Compassion and Wellbeing:
In the face of life’s challenges, it can be difficult to find moments of lightness. This uplifting session explores the science and practice of humour, laughter and positive psychology, and how these can support wellbeing, even during testing times. Drawing on research and practical experience, Ros will share evidence-based strategies to nurture resilience, including self-compassion and gratitude. This session will also explore the importance of giving ourselves permission to experience joy and share how laughter and positive emotions can coexist alongside life’s challenges, helping support healing and overall wellbeing.

Ros Ben-Moshe is a wellbeing and positivity author, academic, and facilitator. An Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Public Health and Psychology at La Trobe University, Melbourne where she teaches Positive Psychology and leads the world’s first Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing online short course for professionals.

Author of The Laughter Effect – How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity in Your Life and laughing at cancer – How to Heal with Love, Laughter and Mindfulness, Ros combines evidence-based insight with lived experience to inspire optimism, connection, and self-care.

She is a regular media commentator and contributor to outlets including The Huffington Post, Herald Sun, and Canberra Times.

More at: https://ros-benmoshe.com

The sock 💔💔
03/08/2026

The sock 💔💔

When the - do you have children? How many children?Continues to -OH how old are your children?.. and what do they do? Si...
31/07/2026

When the -
do you have children? How many children?

Continues to -
OH how old are your children?.. and what do they do?

Simple, harmless and often well meaning strangers unknowing turn out inside out! Wrecking our hearts and brains for the right answer in the right context and in the right environment, most of our mums are happy and willing to chat about all their children.

But sometimes, these questions just catch us off guard.

How many kids do you have?We answer empowered and honouring our energy as well as our privacy. It is not a betrayal to k...
30/07/2026

How many kids do you have?

We answer empowered and honouring our energy as well as our privacy. It is not a betrayal to keep the conversation moving and to protect your heart.

Have an answer ready dependent on the situation and if you chose to be vulnerable, have a safe place and a safe person to lean on.

Building and after the death of a child is essential because it counteracts the profound isolation that often accomp...
30/07/2026

Building and after the death of a child is essential because it counteracts the profound isolation that often accompanies such a loss, helping grieving mothers feel seen, understood, and emotionally held in their pain.

When trusted friends, family members, or support groups offer a compassionate presence, they validate the depth of the grief and remind that their sorrow is not theirs to carry alone.

These connections provide both emotional comfort and practical help, creating a network that eases the overwhelming burden and fosters a sense of belonging during an otherwise deeply lonely journey.

A line from the beautiful poem ‘it’s circles all the way down’ by Joshua David MGYou cannot outrun sorrow because grief ...
29/07/2026

A line from the beautiful poem ‘it’s circles all the way down’ by Joshua David MG

You cannot outrun sorrow because grief is a circle, meaning running from pain only brings you back to the start. Healing happens not by escaping the feeling, but by letting life grow around it.

Surrounding yourself with a tribe that nourishes and supports your healing and your growth by honouring the pain that lost love leaves behind.

Joining a peer support group like Connecting Mothers in Grief, our bereaved mothers tell us they begin to feel less alon...
28/07/2026

Joining a peer support group like Connecting Mothers in Grief, our bereaved mothers tell us they begin to feel less alone in a grief that can otherwise feel unbearably isolating.

In the gentle company of other mothers who understand the depth of child loss, there can be space for tears, memories, and even small moments of hope.

That shared understanding does not erase the pain, but it can soften it, offering comfort, belonging, and the quiet reassurance that healing can unfold alongside grief.

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