Are You an Alive Alone Member on Your Own?

Are You an Alive Alone Member on Your Own? Some of our Alive Alone members have expressed a desire to connect with others who are also without a spouse. Surviving the loss of our only or all children is an incredibly painful and isolating journey — and for those of us...
Finding Light in the Darkness

Finding Light in the Darkness

Finding Light in the Darkness: Reflections on Attending Bereaved Parents Conference Finding the light in the darkness! Every year, hearts from all walks of life gather under one roof at The Compassionate Friends and The Bereaved Parents USA national conferences—a...
BPUSA 2025 Gathering Registration

BPUSA 2025 Gathering Registration

The BPUSA 2025 Gathering Registration site is now available. The workshop registration is also available from the above page. Please email Roger or Gwen if you are interested in presenting a workshop for bereaved parents with no surviving children. Alive Alone will...
Where do you find Peace?

Where do you find Peace?

The answer to “Where do you find peace” is as varied as our children were. As Trish notes below we might find peace in an unexpected place, in the company of dear friends, or perhaps in our home. Alive Alone provides support for bereaved parents suffering...
The Importance of Community

The Importance of Community

The importance of community for bereaved parents cannot be overstated. We often want to withdraw from the world around us as it continues marching forward without our child/children. It is hard to reach out but essential for our grieving to grow as we age without...

Open Zoom Sessions for Alive Alone

Alive Alone began hosting a monthly Open Zoom session for all current members. These sessions have been facilitated by Alive Alone board members and are scheduled for 90-minutes.The Zoom meeting link is sent via an email service, called Constant Contact, to everyone...