The Compassionate Friends of South Central Minnesota

10/29/2026

What she said...

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

Have you been sick more often since someone you love died?

It’s a question I don’t think we ask grieving people nearly enough.

We talk about the sadness, the sleepless nights, and the exhaustion. But what about the people who seem to catch every illness going around? The ones who have developed health problems they never had before, or who simply can’t remember the last time they felt good?

Sometimes we’re told it’s stress. And maybe stress is contributing. But that doesn’t make what we’re experiencing any less real or deserving of medical attention.

I’m genuinely curious how many of us have noticed a difference in our health since losing someone we love.

Has your physical health changed since your loss?

— Izzy Roe
Bereaved Parents of the USA

10/22/2026

Has the death of your loved one been the worst trick life has ever handed you? Has life handed you more tricks than treats? Is it possible to find something positive in the most difficult moments that we endure?

Join us as we share some treats and insights that we have learned along the way in our journey with grief. We will be meeting in person (at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 700 S Broadway St in New Ulm) on Monday, October 26th at 7:00pm. If you are unable to join us in person, please contact us in advance to obtain the Zoom link.

If your child/grandchild/sibling has an October birthday, you are welcome to share pictures, mementos and stories about your child/grandchild/sibling. You are also welcome to bring treats, maybe even something special that your loved one particularly liked to eat. Just let us know if that is your plan. If your loved one was not on earth long enough to take photos, create memories or stories, please share with us some of the wishes and dreams that you had for them.

IMPORTANT - If you would prefer to join via Zoom, please message us (preferably a day or two ahead of time) and we will send you the Zoom link. If you are joining via Zoom, we encourage you to log on before the meeting begins - the link is active at 6:30pm. This way we can ensure that everyone is connected before we start.

TCF is committed to helping bereaved families, regardless of the circumstances. We will persevere and continue to offer healing and hope to those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling.

We hope to see you on Monday, October 26th at 7pm CST

Until then, take care of yourself and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to connect with someone.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

10/16/2026

This. 🙌

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

I think sometimes people forget that when our child died, their personality didn’t die in our memories.

They weren’t perfect. They weren’t serious all the time. And every story about them doesn’t need to end with everyone crying.

Tell me the one where they did something ridiculous.

Tell me what they said that you probably shouldn’t repeat in polite company.

Tell me about the time they drove you absolutely nuts. The bad decision. The practical joke. The thing they did that would have made me say, Are you kidding me right now?

I want those stories too.

Because my child was more than the worst thing that ever happened to them.

They had a sense of humor. They had quirks. They had opinions. They could be stubborn, annoying, inappropriate and a complete pain in the butt.

They were a person before they became a memory.

And sometimes remembering them should still make us laugh until our stomach hurts.

So tell the funny story.

I promise, you aren’t disrespecting my grief.

You’re remembering my child. 💜

— Izzy Roe
Bereaved Parents of the USA

10/09/2026

The things you learn after loss aren’t always negative. Here’s a few of the good things.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

09/29/2026

If you missed last night's meeting, this is the 30 min. video we viewed. You'll want to take notes! Attendees commented a couple takeaways from the video:

***Acceptance is about acknowledging the reality.
***Grief work is not self help work. Grief work is acceptance; acceptance about where you are (in and with your grief).
***Healing is not forgetting. It's remembering with more love than pain.
***What we run from pursues us. (i.e. running from grief)

We'd love to hear your thoughts after you view the video. Remember, We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

David Kessler is a grief specialist, speaker, and author of six boo...

09/25/2026

Hello friends,

September meeting - This month we will watch a 30 minute video (approx.) related to grief and then share in a time of discussion. We will be meeting on Monday, Sept. 28th, at 7:00pm, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Ulm.

If your child/grandchild/sibling has a September birthday, you are welcome to share pictures, mementos and stories about your child/grandchild/sibling. You are also welcome to bring treats, maybe even something special that your loved one particularly liked to eat. Just let us know if that is your plan. If your loved one was not on earth long enough to take photos, create memories or stories, please share with us some of the wishes and dreams that you had for them.

IMPORTANT - If you would prefer to join via Zoom, please message us (preferably a day or two ahead of time) and we will send you the Zoom link. If you are joining via Zoom, we encourage you to log on before the meeting begins - the link is active at 6:30pm. This way we can ensure that everyone is connected before we start.

TCF is committed to helping bereaved families, regardless of the circumstances. We will persevere and continue to offer healing and hope to those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.

We hope to see you on Monday, September 28th at 7pm CST

Until then, take care of yourself and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to connect with someone.

09/21/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
See information below on registering.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

Registration for our Fall Family Grief Camp is now open. Camp is free and open to all ages. Space is limited and will fill up quickly. For more infomation or to register, click this link: https://www.healingheartsconnection.com/get-healing

09/14/2026

We want to hear their name.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

09/03/2026

💯

We Need Not Walk Alone. We Are The Compassionate Friends.

Grief touches more than people can see.
It is not only tears.

It is health.
Routines.
Work.

Relationships.
Energy.
Memory.

Body.
Sleep.
Faith.

Patience.
Identity.
Trust.

The way we move through every ordinary day.

There is not a single part of life grief does not reach. So please be gentle with yourself or the version of someone who is learning how to live again after their whole world changed.

Love this deep was never going to stay in one place.

08/27/2026

Have you ever won anything or thought of yourself as a winner? What could that possibly mean to be a winner at grief? Does it mean that you cried the most tears or that your grief was more intense than others? Come join us at our next meeting and discover what this means. We will be meeting on Monday, August 31st, at 7:00pm, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Ulm.

If your child/grandchild/sibling has an August birthday, you are welcome to share pictures, mementos and stories about your child/grandchild/sibling. You are also welcome to bring treats, maybe even something special that your loved one particularly liked to eat. Just let us know if that is your plan. If your loved one was not on earth long enough to take photos, create memories or stories, please share with us some of the wishes and dreams that you had for them.

IMPORTANT - If you would prefer to join via Zoom, please message us (preferably a day or two ahead of time) and we will send you the Zoom link. If you are joining via Zoom, we encourage you to log on before the meeting begins - the link is active at 6:30pm. This way we can ensure that everyone is connected before we start.

TCF is committed to helping bereaved families, regardless of the circumstances. We will persevere and continue to offer healing and hope to those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling.

We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.

We hope to see you on Monday, August 31st at 7pm CST

Until then, take care of yourself and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to connect with someone.