Open Door Psychotherapy, Ponce
Run by people who have been through miscarriage and pregnancy loss and losing a pet themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
For grieving someone who is still here. Talk with people in Puerto Rico who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Puerto Rico circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through miscarriage and pregnancy loss and losing a pet themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Run by people who have been through loss of a spouse or partner and miscarriage and pregnancy loss themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly.
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
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
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
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