Compassion, Spring 2024

30 tcf.org.uk TCF NEWS | SUPPORTIVE EVENTS Bereaved Fathers’ Day “Being in the company of other bereaved fathers has helped, along with the wonderful speakers and helpers” ?? Late last year we were privileged to welcome 30 bereaved fathers to a Compassionate Friends supportive day held at an amazing venue - the Armourers Hall in the City of London. We had a great day together - it was so inspiring to be with so many bereaved fathers talking, sharing about their grief, their loss, and their children and supporting one another. Part of the day included a walk in the City of London where dads could walk and talk together. Thank you too to our fantastic volunteers, all bereaved dads themselves, and to our two speakers – Harry Biggs-Davison and Terry Ahern - for sharing their experiences of child loss. Some of the feedback from the dads attending included: “ The day was extremely well organised and offered a really comfortable balance of reflective discussion opportunities and less structured chances to socialise". “ I understand that this was the first face to face event which TCF has planned for fathers but I implore you to repeat it. Personally I found it a very supportive day and an opportunity to reflect on some of the issues around our own bereavement, which, after nearly five years, I maybe push into the background sometimes".