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Loss of a spouse or partner support in Japan
For widows, widowers and anyone who lost their person. Talk with people in Japan 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 spouse or partner in Japan
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Nagoya Community Food Hub
A small team supporting loss of a parent and loss of a friend. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
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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
“Se você está começando isso agora, eu sinto muito. Vai doer de um jeito que não tem nome. Nos primeiros meses eu não tomava banho, não comia direito, ficava olhando o celular dela na tomada. Não tenha vergonha de ficar mal. Mas tenta uma coisa pequena por dia. Um banho. Um prato de comida. Uma ligação pra alguém. Não precisa ser forte agora. Só precisa continuar aqui. Um dia a dor ainda vai existir, mas você vai conseguir respirar em volta dela.”
Jéssica from João Pessoa · been through loss of a spouse or partner“If you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy so the first few months were the worst of my life so but I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad. I keep a list of good days on my phone so I can see them when it's bad so go slowly.”
inkrose38 · been through loss of a spouse or partner“You will get through the first anniversary. I do not know how, but you will. Some days you will not answer messages, and that is okay. Some days you will cry in the car. That is okay too. Just keep Abeer close and let your parents help. Do not be afraid to say his name. He was here. He matters. You matter. One day you will laugh again, and it will surprise you. That is not betrayal. That is life.”
Honest Muffin · been through loss of a spouse or partner“If you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy so the first few months were the worst of my life. But I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad and I keep a list of good days on my phone so I can see them when it's bad. Go slowly.”
Emma H. · been through loss of a spouse or partner