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Open Door Psychotherapy, Pietermaritzburg
A small team supporting loss of a child and loss of a brother or sister. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Loss of a child support in South Africa
For parents who lost a son or daughter. There is no word for it; there are people who understand. Talk with people in South Africa who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Help for loss of a child in South Africa
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Kagiso Counselling
We help people with loss of a friend and loss of a brother or sister, in person in Soweto and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
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Bloemfontein Carers Network
A small team supporting loss of a spouse or partner and loss of a friend. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
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Cape Talking Therapies
Practical help for people dealing with loss of a spouse or partner and anticipatory grief, plus a weekly drop-in.
Evenings and weekends
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7 Cups
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
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GriefShare
Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly.
From people who came through it
“A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. For me it was her name, I want people to say her name. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once.”
Layla from Irbid · been through loss of a child“Reading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are two years ago. I remember my marriage under strain like it was yesterday. This morning I sang in the car. It changes. It really does. Be gentle with yourself.”
Darlene from Albuquerque · been through loss of a child“Hi, you. I was where you are eighteen months ago. Back then it was her name, I want people to say her name. I've started painting again. You're not on your own.”
gardendrum14 · been through loss of a child“I do not know what to say to you. I am three years ahead and I still do not have the right words. The first weeks you will be in a fog and people will say stupid things and you will forget half of it. That is normal. Do not let anyone tell you how to grieve. Some days you will laugh and then feel terrible. Laugh anyway. Keep something of your child out where you can see it. For me it is a hoodie on a chair. And if you can, find one person who has been there. Not to fix you. Just to sit with you in it.”
Stefanie B. · been through loss of a child