The Compassionate Friends of Lorain and Erie Counties

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The Compassionate Friends of Lorain and Erie Counties TCF has no religious affiliation, and no individual membership fees or dues are charged. All bereaved family members are welcome.

We are a non-profit peer-run group offering friendship and support to parents, grandparents and siblings who have experienced the death of a child (of any age).

6:30pm - 8:00pm on the Third Wednesday of each month @ Ritter Library in Vermilion TCF of Lorain and Erie Counties is a chartered Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a national nonprofit, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Founded in England in 1969, TCF was established in the United States in 1972, with 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporation in 1978. TCF of Lorain and Erie Counties was established in 2025.

The bond you have with your child is forever. Grief is the reflection of a love that endures beyond time. How do you fee...
10/23/2026

The bond you have with your child is forever. Grief is the reflection of a love that endures beyond time.

How do you feel your love continues beyond your child’s life?

10/22/2026

Join The Compassionate Friends for our Virtual Fall Retreat this Saturday, on October 24 - a day created especially for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings, to gather, learn, reflect, and find support from wherever you are.

One of our featured keynote presenters, Marcus Mitchell, will share:
"Grief, Grace, and a Supportive Community"

And that's just one part of this special day.

With three keynote speakers and a variety of workshops, the Virtual Fall Retreat offers opportunities to explore grief, gain new insights, connect with others and discover resources that can support you.

Best of all, there is NO registration fee.

For more information and to register, visit: https://cvent.me/8AVd35

We Meet Tonight — Who Were They?Behind every loss is a person whose life mattered.Tonight, we invite you to share the st...
10/21/2026

We Meet Tonight — Who Were They?

Behind every loss is a person whose life mattered.

Tonight, we invite you to share the stories, personalities, favorite memories, and little things that made your child, sibling, or grandchild who they were.

Some memories bring laughter. Others bring tears. Sometimes both.

All of those memories are welcome here.

🩵 The Compassionate Friends of Lorain and Erie Counties

📅 Tonight — Wednesday, October 21
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Ritter Public Library
5680 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH

Our meetings are free and open to bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Whether you're ready to share stories or would simply like to sit and listen, there's a place for you.

We need not walk alone. 🩵

🩵 Tomorrow's Meeting: Who Were They?Our children are so much more than the circumstances of their deaths.They had person...
10/21/2026

🩵 Tomorrow's Meeting: Who Were They?

Our children are so much more than the circumstances of their deaths.

They had personalities, favorite things, funny little habits, and ways of making us smile. They left us with stories worth sharing and memories worth holding close.

Tomorrow evening, The Compassionate Friends of Lorain and Erie Counties invites you to join us for “Who Were They?” — a conversation about remembering and celebrating the people we love.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Ritter Public Library
5680 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH

There is no cost to attend, no membership required, and no pressure to speak.

We need not walk alone. 🕯️

Treat yourself gently, especially on difficult days. Kindness toward yourself is an important part of grieving. How have...
10/16/2026

Treat yourself gently, especially on difficult days. Kindness toward yourself is an important part of grieving.

How have you practiced extra self-compassion this week?

Sharing memories in a supportive community reminds us we are not alone. Together, we keep our children’s spirits alive. ...
10/09/2026

Sharing memories in a supportive community reminds us we are not alone. Together, we keep our children’s spirits alive.

Share a memory that felt comforting when remembered with others.

Comparing your journey to others’ is unnecessary. Trust your own process and honor your own path through grief. How is y...
10/02/2026

Comparing your journey to others’ is unnecessary. Trust your own process and honor your own path through grief.

How is your grief journey unique to you?

Joy and sorrow can exist side by side. Both are natural expressions of your enduring love. Can you share a memory that m...
09/25/2026

Joy and sorrow can exist side by side. Both are natural expressions of your enduring love.

Can you share a memory that made you laugh, and another that made you cry?

Speaking your child’s name honors them and strengthens your connection. Never hesitate to share their memory with others...
09/18/2026

Speaking your child’s name honors them and strengthens your connection. Never hesitate to share their memory with others.

When did saying your child’s name recently bring comfort?

WE MEET TONIGHT 🩷“We Need Not Walk Alone.”Tonight isn't about having answers or being at a certain place in your grief.I...
09/16/2026

WE MEET TONIGHT 🩷

“We Need Not Walk Alone.”

Tonight isn't about having answers or being at a certain place in your grief.

It's about having a place where you don't have to explain why you still miss your child.

A place where you can say their name.

A place where you can share a story, laugh at a memory, cry, talk about a difficult day—or simply listen.

Whatever you are carrying tonight, you are welcome to bring it with you.

Tonight • 6:30–8:00 PM
Ritter Public Library
5680 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

We need not walk alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.

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