Friend-Loss Peer Support Groups
Are you grieving the death of a friend?
Do you feel like the “odd one out” in general-loss grief groups?
Do you want a safe space to grieve, cry, and talk about your friend?
Do you feel like the world isn’t acknowledging your grief?
Do you feel like you’re “crazy” for missing your friend so much?
Do you want your grief to feel lighter?
Do you want to build deep connections with people who GET it?
Do you want to feel less alone?
July-August cohort available!
Thursday Afternoons - 8 Week Cohort
1pm - 2:30pm EST
July 10th - August 28th
IN THEIR OWN WORDS…
NOVELETTE
“It was a wonderful experience. It was the first time in a bereavement group that I felt completely seen. There were unique dynamics that I didn't know that I needed represented.”
TINA
“It meant a lot to be with other people who have physically lost dear friends. This actually was very timely for me, as my college best friend’s death anniversary was right in the middle of our timeline.”
NINA
“Hannah created and held such an important and beautiful space where a group of people who didn't know each other could come together to grieve friends who have died, acknowledging their significance in our lives and honouring them, and honouring friendship, by sharing who they were. Our weekly times together were filled with love, pain, laughter, memories, tears, questions, support and deep connection as we got to know each other and our friends. It was healing for me in a way I hadn't anticipated, but definitely needed. I felt lighter each time I logged off the zoom, reflecting and carrying with me the stories and wisdom of the others through the week, and I looked forward to spending time with everyone again. We all came with a different experience of friend bereavement and Hannah facilitated with a compassion and openness that allowed our grief, ourselves and our friends to be present. Thank you Hannah!”
KIM
“I got far more out of it than I ever, ever, ever thought I would. I’m more comfortable talking about grief now!”
JEM
“In times of darkness and grief this group was a glimmer of light. It felt healing to be heard and to hear others and relate and commiserate with their grief.”
S.A.
“I searched for friend-loss groups after the death of my best friend when I came upon the Friends Missing Friends Instagram account. When the group started, I immediately connected with the members of the group -- it was so comforting to hear about others' experiences of friend-loss and to know I wasn't alone.”
Meet your group facilitator!
Hannah Rumsey is a certified Grief Educator and fellow friend-loss griever. After the loss of her best friend Lauren in 2015, she noticed a stark lack of friend-loss resources. To fill that gap, she created Friends Missing Friends in 2023.
General Interest Form
If you’re interested but not available for upcoming cohorts, want to find out more information first, or there’s no cohort currently available, then fill out the general interest form below.
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