Compassionate Friends North Central MA

05/13/2026

Memorial gear is here — personalize items with your loved one’s name while supporting The Compassionate Friends. Order now and help our mission to provide comfort and community. https://wix.to/SIEJ3kK

05/04/2026

📰 May - July 2026 Grief Support Newsletter - While spring symbolized renewal, rebirth, growth and hope, those grieving may feel isolated and exhausted. Add to that the upcoming Mother and Father's day and wow - it's A LOT. Read more in this quarterly newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/1315864a2005/newsletter-2026-may-july

05/03/2026

04/22/2026

🗓️ TONIGHT: TCF Grief Support Meeting - Sharing memories of a child, grandchild, or sibling we have lost is a meaningful part of the grief journey. Speaking their name, telling their stories, and remembering the moments that made them who they were helps keep their presence alive in our hearts.

Join us tonight and share your loved one with us. Don't forget to bring a photo, story, memento, etc if you'd like! https://mailchi.mp/781e31003ab7/tcf-grief-support-meeting-2026-april

04/19/2026

Please join us Wednesday May the 27 th . Meeting begins at 7 pm .

03/20/2026

🗓️ NEXT WEEK: TCF Grief Support Meeting - Topic: Ways To Care For Yourself While grieving

Grief, as we have all so painfully learned, has no expiration date and does not finish its work after 12 months. Together let us explore healthy ways to cope with our grief and how to live in a world where someone we love is gone.

Please join us next week and share with anyone who is grieving the loss of a child, grandchild or sibling in North Central MA so they know they need not walk alone.

03/20/2026

This isn’t just apparel.

It’s a name. A memory. A story that deserves to be carried forward.

We started this because we know what it feels like to want something tangible—something you can wear, hold onto, and return to on the days you need it most.

And with every purchase, you’re also helping others navigate the profound loss of a child, grandchild or sibling. A portion of proceeds supports the mission of The Compassionate Friends, providing comfort and connection to families who are grieving.

Order your memorial gear: https://emotionzgraphix.chipply.com/TCF

03/07/2026

Join Stephen Stott in the upcoming surviving siblings summit on grief. In his words 👇

"As a grieving sibling myself, I often know that parents worry about their surviving children (like my mom did), and have lots of questions about how to support them in their grief.

This event is sibling specific; however, parents can attend to observe the workshops and there will also be time for people to attend sharing sessions.

Siblings with siblings.

Parents with parents."

General Admission - $39 -

https://events.ringcentral.com/events/the-surviving-siblings-virtual-summit-2026?code=kh9IxABI5j7CgUH91Faz0js2B

(Price goes up on March 1st to $50 and on April 1st to $65)

VIP Admission -$64 -

https://events.ringcentral.com/events/the-surviving-siblings-virtual-summit-2026?code=U8Q1N5Fc2CUOl6pfGf4ochFnk

(Price goes up on March 1st to $75 and on April 1st to $100)

Regardless of General or VIP admission, attendees will receive the recording so they can rewatch anything they missed.

I am one of the sponsors and a fellow surviving sibling. I will guide a mini somatic breathwork session to show attendees how to express grief without needing to talk about it.

The event features other presenters, workshops, sharing sessions, and virtual booths.

Use promo code: STEPHEN for a discount!

03/03/2026

Instead of saying, "I know what it feels like", let's say "I cannot imagine your heartbreak".

Instead of saying, "You're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " You'll hurt, and I'll be here.

Instead of saying, "You look like you're doing well, Let's say, "How are you holding up today?"

Instead of saying, "Healing takes time", let's say "Healing has no timeline".

Instead of saying, "Everything happens for a reason, let's say "This must feel so terribly senseless right now".

And when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. Love speaks in silences too.

~ 'Words' by Ullie-Kaye

~ Art by Jennifer Yoswa

02/18/2026

🗓️ NEXT WEEK: TCF Grief Support Meeting - https://mailchi.mp/75347e29493a/tcf-grief-support-meeting-2026-feb If you're grieving the loss of a child, grandchild and/or sibling, please join us next week as we explore how the grief journey is unique for each one of us even when we all share some common threads.

If you know if someone in the Central MA area that could benefit from our support group please share!