Resources
On Grief and Cancer Support
Grief has been a part of our lives since Grace's initial cancer diagnosis in October 2014. We want to share some resources that have been helpful to us during this time.
Organizations
The Compassionate Friends, an organization with chapters all over the world that brings together parents who have lost a child, or siblings who have lost a sibling. We have found solace in sharing our grief with others who truly understand our loss.
www.compassionatefriends.org
The Baltimore chapter info is: TCF of Greater Baltimore Chapter
Loch Raven United Methodist Church
6622 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore MD 21239
United StatesEmail: info@baltimoretcf.com
Url: http://www.BaltimoreTCF.comPhone Contact:
Chapter Phone Line (410) 560-3358
Meeting Info:
1st Wednesday of each month 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Hopewell Cancer Center, with events, fitness classes, and other groups, for those dealing with cancer treatment and their family and friends.
The Ulman Fund, for young adults dealing with a cancer diagnosis, including support with fertility issues.
Books
When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi
Sibling Grief, P. Gill White
The Empty Room: Understanding Sibling Loss, Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn
Final Gifts, Maggie Callanan & Patricia Kelley
The Divine Art of Dying, Karen Speerstra
A Time to Grieve, Carol Staudacher
New and Selected Poems, Vol. 1 & 2, Mary Oliver
Tiny Beautiful Things, Cheryl Strayed
Cancer Made Me a Shallower Person, Miriam Engelberg
Grief Therapy
Find a therapist through Psychology Today - if you or someone you love are going through the pain and difficulty of a cancer diagnosis, having the support of a trained professional is not weak or shameful - it is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Don't wait - do it today. Your doctor or team may have someone on staff for you to talk to, or may be able to make a recommendation for you.
Websites