Thijs Therapy Practice
We help people with loss of a child and loss of a parent, in person in Amsterdam and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
For grieving someone who is still here. Talk with people in Netherlands who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Netherlands circle: Weekly check-in ยท
We help people with loss of a child and loss of a parent, in person in Amsterdam and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly.
โThe first time you forget she was ever different, that's the worst. I won't lie. It doesn't get easier. But you learn to live in the gaps. The crossword still helps. Coffee. The train. Small things. Don't expect anyone to understand. They won't. But you'll find your people. The ones who nod without saying anything. Hold onto them. And hold onto the good days. They come. Even now.โ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are two years ago. For me, dad is in palliative care. I picked up the guitar again. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ
โIf you're scared right now, I get it. I was right where you are about three years ago. I remember planning a funeral while he watches telly like it was yesterday. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ
โTo whoever needs this: I was in the same place nearly four years ago. I remember when guilt for wishing it was over, like it was yesterday. Last month I had people round for dinner. The bad days get further apart. One day at a time.โ