COMPASSION 212 Summer 2022

Summer 2022 - Compassion | www.tcf.org.uk 8 To finish I’d like to share a poem which I put in a frame many years ago and which I keep in the library. I filched it from The USA facebook page and it’s written by Jack Brown from Louisville. ‘I’m beginning to know your children from the things I’ve heard you tell From the pictures that you’ve brought here, I think I know them well Our hurt and sorrow are immense, I’m not sure where to start Compassion after all is your pain in my heart My thanks to you for listening to words wrung from my soul We are Compassionate Friends, that’s all I need to know.’ With love from Mary When: Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July 2022 Where: Charney Manor, Oxfordshire Whether your loss happened recently, or some time ago, come and meet with others who understand what it means to lose your only child or children. If you are newly bereaved, please do know there will be other parents who are recently bereaved and our team of bereaved parent volunteers will also be there to help and support you. You will be with others in safe and supportive surroundings and find comfort, hope and reassurance that you are not alone. More details and to book for the retreat at tcf.org.uk/charney2022 Retreat weekend for parents bereaved of an only child or all their children