CharityLow cost๐ต๐ฑ
Warsaw Carers Network, Warsaw
Practical help for people dealing with anticipatory grief and loss of a child, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Anticipatory grief support in Poland
For grieving someone who is still here. Talk with people in Poland who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Poland circle: Weekly check-in ยท
If you need someone right now
Help for anticipatory grief in Poland
Professional๐ต๐ฑ
Northside Debt Advice, Biaลystok
Run by people who have been through loss of a brother or sister and miscarriage and pregnancy loss themselves.
Evenings and weekends
ServiceFreeWorldwide
7 Cups
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
Peer groupFreeWorldwide
GriefShare
Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly.
From people who came through it
โIf you're just starting this, the one thing I'd say is: don't wait for the perfect moment to say what you need to say. My dad was still cracking jokes about the football two days before he went. I nearly didn't tell him I loved him because I thought there'd be another visit. There wasn't. And don't feel bad about planning the funeral early. It doesn't mean you've given up. It just means you're trying to make things easier for everyone later. Also, take the unpaid leave if you can. Work will still be there.โ
Northern Pocket ยท been through anticipatory griefโIf you're scared right now, I get it. In 2023, that was me. I remember every visit could be the last like it was yesterday. I picked up the guitar again. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ
Slow Birch ยท been through anticipatory griefโTo 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
Sulo T ยท been through anticipatory griefโThe 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
Student nurse in Guwahati 7 ยท been through anticipatory grief