Resources for Dads
Navigating the loss of a child is profoundly challenging, and men often struggle to find a safe place to express their grief. Many fathers, as they hold loving and supportive space for their partners, seek their own community and resources so they can focus on their own healing journey and, process their own loss.
If you’re seeking one-on-one support:
You can check out our Individual Support page.
If you’d like to join a support group:
Read more about our Support Group for Dads where you can connect with other fathers who share your journey, and discover the strength and support that comes from being part of a community that truly understands.
You can also explore this collection of online stories/resources:
Postpartum Support International Resources for Dads
Not local to Massachusetts?
At this time, our TFMR Support groups, our LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups and our BIPOC Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups are the only support groups that include nation-wide participants.
We'd like to suggest that you look at these national organizations below that host online support groups. It's possible you might even find an in-person support group in your community, or other bereaved parents in your state who can help you find something that is closer to home.
https://starlegacyfoundation.org/support-groups/
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/