National Bereaved Parents Day 2023

National Bereaved Parents Day will take place on Monday 3 July during Bereaved Parents Awareness Month in July to raise awareness of all parents who have lost a child of any age, and from any cause. The aims of the day are to raise awareness that sadly children do die and how, as grieving parents, we can find support, understanding and hope. The day was initiated by the charity, A Child of Mine, and we are pleased to offer our support.

The theme of this year's day is You Are Not Alone.

In the lead up to the day we asked you to share what helps you feel less alone. Perhaps there were/are aspects of TCF that have particularly offered you support - the Helpline, support groups, a walk, a retreat weekend, online support, our library, the support of a Grief Companion? Perhaps it is continuing the bond with your child through remembrance activities, or painting, writing, singing, walking, travelling, exercise, gardening helps? Please do share in the comments what has helped you feel less alone as this can be a great help to others.