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Grief & Loss Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 July 22nd
...See more Welcome to the Grief & Loss Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 9 September (updated by @tommy) @azuladragon34 @Char1984 @CordialBeing @GentleCalmness @HealingTalk @Jaeteuk @LeonardoMarino @mish3l @mytwistedsoul @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy
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Shared Experiences!♡
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 June 5th
...See more Hey hey, everyone coming across this post. I hope you're doing well. 💛 Grief and loss, is something I feel most of us have experienced in different forms, with varied intensity of emotions, thoughts and emotional reactions to it. As earth-shatteringly difficult it is to experience loss of some kind and do not even get me started on loss of a love one hehe (oh but I definitely will come here too💛), or cope with it, I feel something that remotely, I say remotely because I'm not much of the opinion that anything ever truly helps or fills the void in your life and the hole in your heart! (Much love to you if you feel the same and Kudos to you if you found something that helped you in any way💛). Again, I feel something that *remotely* helps is that we aren't alone in our experiences! It's not like "seeing someone else in pain makes you feel better about yours", more like "seeing someone feel what you do, say what you cannot and understand what you find incomprehensible somewhere, somehow, in whatever small quantity possible too, makes you feel *seen*, makes your pain feel seen, reminds you that what you experienced is 'worthy' of a reaction from you, also helps you understand your feelings better, because sometimes you're not even sure what to really call that 'sudden feeling of a big lump forming in your throat when you're sitting around people giggling and doing their thing' when everything feels 'okay' around you". (Apologies for getting carried away haha, I'm not proof-reading this one, and it's just something straight from my heart, hopefully to yours, typos included😅) Anyway, circling back again, what I find remotely helpful is the idea of shared experiences, of people connected in their grief! Which is why I love reflecting on how someone perceives loss and grief for them, hearing what they have to say about it too! Sometimes it's these shared experiences, heart felt words and raw emotions that remind me I'm not alone, and a lot of times, this is comforting to know! Going forward, I'd like to share some quotes I find comforting with the hope that anyone coming across them here can have a little "oh you see it too?" moment, knowing they aren't alone either and someone has had experienced something as they have and stood by to share it with the world also. The massive amount of courage it takes to talk about it, to relive all of it all over again, to be *brave* for comforting someone else! Most people may not even realise how inspiring they are! 💛 Please feel welcome to share any quotes you like that provide you comfort or reflect on any you see here also! 💛
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Grief Support Session Resumes!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 January 6th, 2025
...See more Hello all,  I want to inform everyone that we'll have a Grief Support Session starting this Saturday, 19th of October, at 8.00 pm ET time zone in the Support Session group chat. All are invited to join and participate to explore & discuss the experiences and emotions related to grief. @CaringEzra will lead the sessions. Listeners who are experiencing grief are also welcome to join and participate from their member accounts. We look forward to seeing you there! Note: If anyone like to host some support sessions, please do send me a pm at @ASilentObserver Any and all help will be much appreciated. tagging some of the friends: @Jaeteuk, @Happy2Help18, @reallyoverallofit @jonghyunnie, @BlueDarkAurora, @mytwistedsoul 
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Grief & Loss Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 July 22nd
...See more Welcome to the Grief & Loss Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 9 September (updated by @tommy) @azuladragon34 @Char1984 @CordialBeing @GentleCalmness @HealingTalk @Jaeteuk @LeonardoMarino @mish3l @mytwistedsoul @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy
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Grief, Time, And The Space In Between!
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 January 28th
...See more Hi hi everyone, hope you’re treating yourself with grace! 💛 With the “new” year reminders still around and slowly settling, it can be a difficult time for so many of us.  Moving into a new year without someone you expected to carry forward with you can feel quietly disorienting. You may notice their absence in small moments, in habits that no longer make sense, or in plans you once imagined would include them. While the world speaks about fresh starts and new beginnings, your heart might still be adjusting to a reality it never chose.   There is a particular kind of grief that shows up when time moves on but the bond still feels very real. Sometimes it is not loud or obvious. It can feel like a pause before making plans, a sense of being slightly out of sync, or a heaviness that settles in during quiet moments. If this feels familiar, please know that it does not mean you are stuck or moving backward. It means something meaningful was lost, and your heart is still learning how to hold that absence.  The start of a new year can also bring grief for the future you once imagined. It is okay to miss what was, what could have been, and what now looks different. None of this takes away from your ability to keep going. It simply means you are human and you cared deeply.  You are allowed to enter this year slowly. You do not need to feel ready, hopeful, or even healed (whatever this even means, eh?🫂) You do not need to turn pain into lessons or strength right away. Showing up gently, even if all you can do is breathe and take the day as it comes, is enough.   Time passing does not erase love or connection. It only changes the way we carry them. You do not have to leave anything behind that still holds meaning. You can move forward while still holding memories with care and tenderness.  If you feel comfortable, you are welcome to share how this transition into a new year has been like for you, or what you are quietly carrying with you right now. There is no pressure to have the right words. Sometimes being heard, even in a few simple sentences, can make the weight feel a little lighter, I feel? You are not alone here. Really. I see youu, each one of youu here. 💛 Offering safe hugs to everyone needing some. 
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Learning to heal. Together. One step at a time.
by LunarTheTherian
Last post
 November 19th, 2025
...See more Recently, a member of my family, on October 7th, 2024, my oldest cousin, Autumn, died of suicide. Ever since the day, my family has been gong through many signs of hardships, grief, anger, and sadness. It was a sad day, and nobody ever thought it would happen so... quickly. Suicide is a hard thing to get through. It's hard. You find out somebody you love just does not want their life anymore. It makes you feel like you could have helped them out if you had just known what they have been going through. You put blame on YOU for not knowing. But it isn't anybody's fault. Not even yours. It's hard to face things like this. But we can face it together. Heal each other. One step, one heal, one cup at a time. My Aunt, Sheena, has recently started a community called, "The Brooke of Life Foundation", to sort out some stuff. She wants to make a community, and i'm trying to help find some kind people willing to help her. I have some info about it at the bottom if you are interested. The Brooke of Life Foundation Info: At The Brooke of Life Foundation, our mission is to guide teenagers by spreading awareness of suicide prevention. We achieve this through the power of faith. We are dedicated to fostering hope, healing, and resilience in the hearts of young people. We ensure that each young person knows that their life holds profound value, meaning, and purpose. Through compassionate outreach, education, and spiritual support, we aim to be a guiding light. In times of darkness, we remind every teenager that they are never alone. Their story matters. You can find the websites by searching up "The Brooke of Life Foundation" on your browser. Remember, the future holds scary things, but together, we can accomplish it all together, as a community. United as one, we can be the heros of our own stories, inspire life of others, and keep living on. :D -@LunarTheTherian
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Parent Loss and Being a Parent
by WoodElfArgonian
Last post
 October 28th, 2025
...See more I miss my mom and I get so sad she doesn’t get to be a grandma. My kid is 6 months old and it makes me sad still throughout the day, everyday.
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Post-Covid Support Group
by ace89
Last post
 September 16th, 2025
...See more Hey ya'll! So many of us went through so much within the throws of the Covid pandemic, and many people don't like to talk about the trauma, grief and loss surrounding it. So I just wanna put a space on this site where we can come together and support one another through it.  I know it's been years, but a lot of things that some of us went through will have a lifetime of impacts...if this is you...welcome to your safe place to let it out and gain support from people who understand. 
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A Star For Someone I Miss ✨
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 July 29th, 2025
...See more Hiya everyone coming across, this post is a part of the “Cosmos Of Positivity” master-post and I welcome you to join us. 💛 Even though this master-post is called “The Cosmos of Positivity [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/InsightsPositiveExperiences_2238/TheCosmosOfPositivity_358533/]” it’s so important to remember that not every human experience feels light, sunny, or joyful. Sometimes, we carry love in the form of grief. And that love is just as valid. Just as beautiful. Just as real.  🌌 This thread is for anyone who’s missing someone. Whether it’s been years or just days… whether it’s a person, a pet, a friend, a family member, or someone who touched your heart~ you are welcome to post here.   You can: 🌟 Write a short note or memory to someone you’ve lost 🌙 Name a star for them 💌 Share how grief feels to you today 🫶 If words feel too heavy, Simply post a “🌠” to say you’re remembering someone, silently   The universe welcomes your pain, your tears, and your longing. There’s no right way to grieve. You don’t have to be “positive” here. You just have to be real. And loved. 💛  🕯️ “Grief is just love with nowhere to go.” 🕯️ Let this be the place it goes~ into the stars, into this space, into our hearts. Here with you. 💛 ------------------------- Click here to check out other posts in our cosmic master post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/InsightsPositiveExperiences_2238/TheCosmosOfPositivity_358533/]
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The Stages of Grief, where are you right now?
by Remina
Last post
 June 29th, 2025
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Hello, my name is fantasticWillow1691!!
by fantasticWillow1691
Last post
 December 4th, 2024
...See more I just joined and am welcome to hearing everyone out! My dad died when I was young and now I want to help people who experience the same things!
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Speaking to a Loved One that has Recently Passed
by wandamx26
Last post
 October 19th, 2024
...See more I joined this forum recently because my grandma passed away a few months ago. Ever since her ashes were brought to our home (we haven't buried her yet), I have been talking to her spiritually in private because things have been difficult lately for me. My parents are getting a divorce, I am still looking for a job, and we have to move soon so that is the reason why I have been communicating her spiritually. I don't want anyone else to find out or they might think I am psychologically crazy hence why I talk to her in privacy. But I want to ask everyone, is it weird to talk to a loved one that has recently passed away?
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Supporting a friend through grief
by imreallygreat
Last post
 October 11th, 2024
...See more A close friend of mine lost a parent almost a year ago. The grief is of course still really bad and I’m don’t know what I can be doing to support.  They’re too nice and polite to ask me to do things when times are hard - any advice on what I can be doing to actually make their life easier while processing loss?
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Hard grief
by SeekForgiveness730
Last post
 October 11th, 2024
...See more I have had many losses in my life. My grandparents, my dad. Recently I’ve lost a cousin around my age.  I’m just feeling so overwhelmed with emotions and I’ve been crying for the last month.  I’m overwhelmed with sadness.  It’s triggering my depression. Sometimes I just want to scream.
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I feel so sad
by helloPlum5764
Last post
 August 30th, 2024
...See more I feel so sad 

Our warmest welcome to the Grief & Loss Community!

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This is a caring and safe place to share your thoughts and feelings arising from the loss and grief of any kind; losing someone or something important in your life, the loss of friendships and relationships, loss of your past self. These experiences may have occurred very recently, in the distant past, or any time in between.

You are invited to tell your story, write about your emotions, and also support others. Sort by "Recent" and answer their posts from your perspective and with your comforting words.

This is also a place to ask questions about the nature of grieving, how to cope with any associated pain, discomfort or change, and also how to manage the disruption this loss might have caused in your life.

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