Welcome to the Lounge for parents who have lost a child to suicide.
NOTE: If you have lost your child within the 1st year, please visit Holding Space. This is a new group.
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The Lounge is a space for parents who have lost a child to suicide and are at least 1 year after their loss. Please read below for information about The Lounge.
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If you are struggling and are having suicidal thoughts, please dial 988. If you can't wait for this support group, please click here for Suicide Loss Support Groups & Resources.
About
The Lounge for parents who have lost a child to suicide
Most support groups meet at designated times only with a lead facilitator. The Lounge started with a vision of “what if?” What if we could have a space that is peer-to-peer, where anyone could use the zoom lounge to support another community member? A space where we could meet at different times? A space where we can get peer to peer support whenever we needed it? A space where we can go deeper into the questions we are exploring?
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Our group meets regularly on Thursdays starting at 5pm (EST). There are opportunities to meet at other times. And we extend our meetings for up to two hours if participants want.
With that idea in mind, I am hoping that this space can grow and that each of you can become contributors in sharing the things that are important for you - a way to learn together as we help one another navigate this new world.
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Please note that The Lounge is specific to birth parents and parents who have legally adopted their child. You need to be over at least a year following your loss to join the Lounge. There are times when we will close the Lounge for a brief period to new members when the group needs time to get to know one another. If you need other spaces for support go to Suicide Loss Support Groups & Resources.