“ 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, 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 want these local Meetups because we are going to be new to the area and are excited to get to know people who can make this duty station our best one yet! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 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. ”