Welcome to the Space Coast Chapter of The Compassionate Friends

You Are Not Alone

When your child has died, suddenly it seems like all meaning has been drained from your life. When you wake in the morning, it’s difficult to get out of bed, much less live a “normal” life. All that was right with the world now seems wrong and you’re wondering when, or if, you’ll ever feel better.

We’ve been there ourselves and understand some of the pain you are feeling right now. We are truly glad that you have found us, but profoundly saddened by the reason. We know that you are trying to find your way in a bewildering experience for which no one can truly be prepared.

We are the Space Coast Chapter of The Compassionate Friends and we are here to help. We host support meetings and luncheons on the Space Coast of Florida in Brevard County.

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Chapter Meetings

We host two in-person meetings and one virtual meeting each month. To learn about meetings, visit our meeting webpage at tcfspacecoast.org/meetings.

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Chapter Resources

Our chapter resources include monthly meetings, a Facebook page, and a newsletter.

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National TCF Website

The Compassionate Friends National website has additional resources. Its website is www.compassionatefriends.org.

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The Compassionate Friends Mission

When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

Not Ready for February

Not Ready for February

As I sit down to write this letter I’m still waiting for Christmas to come. This year I’m a little less apprehensive than I have been the past seven years. That’s good. However, no matter how ready I think I am, I’m still not ready for February. That’s not good.

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The Holiday Season

The Holiday Season

This year I am ready for the holidays. I cannot believe it, but I AM ready. Certainly not because of anything I have done, but just the same I’m ready. Every year I wonder how I will survive the season with all of the memories and traditions. Today I realize it is those very things that have made me ready.

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Focusing on How They Lived

Focusing on How They Lived

The other day I was in the Base Exchange at Patrick AFB and all of the school supplies were out in special displays. A couple of days later we were in Walmart and the aisles were full of people getting everything they needed for “Back to School.” It took me back to another time and place, which was good and bad.

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Chapter Newsletter

Our newsletter is published every other month and includes articles, poems, memorials, and chapter information about upcoming events. Many find support and hope in the messages of love and understanding. If you would like to receive the newsletter, contact us at newsletter@tcfspacecoast.org.

Monthly Meetings

First Tuesday of the Month

In-Person Meeting

6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
525 Minutemen Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Second Tuesday of the Month

Zoom Meeting

7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

The Zoom meeting link is emailed on the Sunday before each meeting.

Third Monday of the Month

In-Person Meeting

7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Nida Headquarters
300 S. John Rodes Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32904