Excitement has been building as the thirteenth Worldwide Candle Lighting December 13, 2009 approaches. The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember...

By Gloria Lintermans - While grieving we go through many firsts as important dates come up on the calendar. Whether it’s the first anniversary, birthday or holiday, it’s good to have coping strategies in place to rely on to help us cope. The holidays...

From Natasha - I lost my mom on Feb 20, 2006 and I some times feel the pain will never go away. I was 17 years old at the time. My mother was my best friend, we never fought, she was my idol. She raised my brother and I by herself while working and...

1st Guest:  Genesse Gentry Genesse Gentry is a bereaved parent and Northern California Regional Coordinator for The Compassionate Friends.  She is a poet and author of  Stars in the Deepest Night and Catching the Light:  Coming Back to Life after...

From Sarah – dear marcelle you are not alone with these feelings