The Compassionate Friends of Central Iowa

06/11/2026

This spoke to me today…..
I haven’t thought of it as complex grief…
Grief no matter the time, years or age of child is grief….

06/05/2026

So true. The love we have for our kids or siblings never ends…..and shows how much we love and miss them…..

06/03/2026

Giving grace during grief….
I know I am not the same person….

06/03/2026

For those that made it to the meeting last night, thank you for coming. It is always a little sad but I am glad I go. Hope you have a good Wednesday and week.

Here is one of my favorite shirts right now I like to wear. When I wear it I have gotten ‘love your shirt’. Hope it makes you chuckle a little.

05/29/2026

Upcoming meeting news and reminders

CHAPTER NEWS
Central Annual Butterfly Release, Tuesday August 4th, 7pm
Mark your calendars for our TCF Potluck Picnic at the Park for our members, families and friends this summer on Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20th, 4:30pm - 7pm.
Pearson Park 1256 19th Street, West Des Moines Shelter
Bring a dish to share, your own table service and beverage.
Available at the park Basketball Court, Parking Lot, Picnic Table, Play Equipment and Restroom Building attached to the covered Shelter.

Des Moines Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month. 7:00pm
(Hamilton's, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines)
JUNE 2nd
JULY 7th
AUGUST 4th
Pella Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm (Garden Chapel Funeral Home, 1301 Main Street, Pella)
JUNE 9th
JULY 14th
AUGUST 11th

2026 Monthly Meetings

JUNE 2026
Could’ve, Would’ve and Should’ve

JULY 2026
Remembrance Tiles (Bring a 4 x 4 Picture of you person(s) if you would like to.
AUGUST 2026
Annual Butterfly Release, Family and Friends Welcome

05/24/2026

This is so true….and I so relate to it hence why I am sharing.

05/24/2026

In having the many discussions on losing my child. I have as many discussions as I can about:
Losing a child
Grief
Books that help
Talk with others

You never know who has the same experiences or needs to know they are not alone. Our children dying before us is not normal. We know this. Grief is tricky. Knowing we are not alone….

05/23/2026

Gather in community with those who understand the depths of your grief. The Compassionate Friends offers a space for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to come as you are, without need for explanation. Visit our website to find a local chapter or online group.

05/23/2026