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Resources

Grief can be isolating. These books, podcasts, and collection of local support groups, online support groups, and retreats were gathered to help you feel a little less alone. New resources will be added regularly.

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"While grief is normal and natural, and clearly the most powerful of all emotions, it is also the most neglected and misunderstood experience, often by both the grievers and those around them." The Grief Recovery Handbook

Books

For your journey -whenever you need, wherever you are,

chosen by mothers who understand the pain.

​On Grief

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Mother's Memoirs
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Where are our children now? 

Podcasts

 

Sometimes it's easier to block the noise out and just listen to someone else who gets your pain. Here are some podcasts recommended by fellow grieving moms.
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Grief 2 Growth

​​Grief & Child Loss Support for Moms

​​Loss After Child Loss: A Parents Grief

​​Lost Child Podcast

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In-Person

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Peer Support Groups

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Bereaved Parents of the USA - Granite Bay, El Dorado Hills

Just for moms

 

Bayside Church, Mother's Grief Group - Granite Bay 

A bi-weekly gathering of Brave Mammas learning to hold joy and loss together. 

Just for moms

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Compassionate Friends  - Sacramento

Monthly peer-led grief support group.

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​​​GriefShare - Multiple locations, dates, & times

A 13-week, interactive grief workshop that references Christian principles.

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Grief Activity Groups â€‹â€‹

 

The Olivia Chan Foundation - Sacramento

Offers programs to create safe, supportive space where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their grief through peer-led activities.

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​Together We Heal  - Elk Grove

Offers a monthly calendar of activities to equip people struggling with loss in its many forms for a lifetime filled with joy.

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Online Support Groups

 

Helping Parents Heal
A nonprofit organization with both in-person and online groups for parents who have lost a child.

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MISS Foundation
Offers online support groups and resources for families experiencing the death of a child from any cause.

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Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Provides online support groups specifically for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.

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Grieving Mothers Facebook Group
A large, private Facebook group offering peer support and connection among mothers who have experienced child loss.

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Bereaved Mothers Online Community (Grief in Common)
A social network-style site that helps people connect based on similar loss experiences, including groups for grieving moms.

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Child Loss Grief Support Group (Reddit – r/childloss)
A moderated space where parents can express their grief and support one another anonymously.

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Return to Zero: HOPE
Offers virtual support groups and healing retreats for people who have experienced pregnancy, infant, or child loss.

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Still Standing Community
While not a formal support group, their blog and comments section create a strong sense of connection for grieving moms.

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Retreats

 

Retreats offer sacred space for grieving mothers to rest, reflect, and connect with others who understand the depth of this loss. Whether you're seeking quiet time in nature, creative expression, spiritual grounding, or the healing power of community, these gatherings are designed to meet you wherever you are in your grief journey.

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  • Conscious Grieving Retreat 

    Spring 2026 in Mill Valley, CA. Guided by an expert author in a nature retreat, focused on grief clarity and communal healing.

 

  • The Healing Home Retreat

    November 7-9-25. An intimate, nature-based weekend designed for connection, remembrance, and sisterhood among grieving moms. 

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