“ hello, i lost my brother recently and suddenly. ive found talking to people that have gone through grief to be helpful, so I hope we can organize something soon. ”

“ I'd like to part of a meetup group because I've been widowed for almost 9 years and have become increasingly lonely and anxious to connect with others who have been through similar losses. ”

“ Hi, My name is Missy and I'm a recent widow after 43 yrs and I know I have to start leaving my home and talk to others that maybe be able to give me some advice ”

“ Hi, I lost my 38yr old fiance to cancer 4yrs ago and even though it's been a while- I still miss my soulmate. Would be nice to chat with others who "get it" that even though you need to move on- the grief doesn't always leave when you want it to. ”

“ I think there is a need on the No. Shore to meet widow/widowers for friendship, social activities, dining out. I have personally started a widow/widowers social group. Would like more members to sign up. Sign up if you are interested. ”

“ Hi I am Marian i was widowed 10 years ago after 38 years of marrage i am interested in meeting local people for companionship and dating. i am interested in DIY gardening eating out and going for drives. ”

“ My parents' house burned last April - my mother got out, but my father and our dog were both killed, and the house destroyed. I would like to find help dealing with this tremendous loss, and would like to share and try to help others too. ”

“ Life ended January 2007 after 26 1/2 years of marriage. It's difficult to imagine starting life over again without my soul mate, but I've decided I'm going to try. Looking forward to making new friends, and now I feel there's hope for the future. ”

“ I lost my 16 year old son recently. ”

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“ I just lost my Mom a few weeks ago-- feeling overwhelmed and looking for others to share experience, advice, support, and maybe a laugh or 2 along the way- Jen ”

“ I lost my mother in July and am having a terrible time dealing with this. She was very young and I am still in my 20s...none of my friends can relate. ”

“ my dad and last parent passed 4 mos. ago. i don't have a strong support system and am interested in meeting those who can truly understand my loss. ”

“ I lost my mom to cancer 4 months ago but am still having difficulty coping from time to time. I moved to Boston a year ago but I don't have enough friends I can talk to or that I feel will understand why I'm still upset over her death. ”

“ My fiance & I moved to New England almost two years ago from Florida. Between work and not knowing where to start we haven't really met too many Massachusetts friends. ”

“ Hi: I'm interested in meeting new friends. I like to travel, discover new restaurants, enjoy movies and good conversation. I recently lost my only sibling to Cancer, & am in the process of becoming a Certified Grief Counselor. ”

“ I'd like to make new friends and check out new restaurants. ”

“ I would like a meetup closer to where I live so I can meet people who live closer to me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lost my brother - 45 yo - to a stroke. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have recently lost my daughter and then 4 months later, my wife. I would like to talk to others who have had similar losses. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of a sudden loss of my brother ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm over fifty and would like to meet new friends, share ideas travel, group activities and more. ”

“ I lost my Mom this past year and she was only 60. I would like to meet other people that have gone through loss that have better coping skills than me. Also, my Dad is very lonley, I think talking to other seniors, going to functions would help him. ”

“ I live in Needham and am very interested in walking ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just lost my husband, the love of my life and I would love to meet people that truly understand what I am going through. ”

“ I lost him 2 years ago, I'd like to talk to others who have been through the same thing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lost my 34 year young husband to a brain tumor we our soul mates and my three children and me are lost without him....... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lost my mother in 2004 after nursing her through a stroke and then colon cancer. ”

“ I want local Child Loss Meetups because I lost my beautiful 19 yr.old son Elliot Jr.On 09-08-01.He died from an accidental overdose of OxyContin.I would like to meet up with other parents who have lost their children from OxyContin or Drugs. ”

“ I want local Grief Meetups because I feel comfortable close to home. ”