This is a circle of new and old friends from around the world who have all experienced the loss of a child. Our children have left this earth in different ways and at different times and ages, but they have not left our hearts, and in this group we share our lost hopes for their futures, our dreams and concerns for our futures, memories and poems, and support for each other.
We also share information of support, grief and trauma resources, quotes that help sustain us during our darkest days and respect for each others' beliefs.

Sitting in the early morning
before the world does wake
with the stillness all around me
I can feel my heart just ache

No noise to keep me occupied
No one around but me
I cannot keep my thoughts away
so as to be set free

The memories are bittersweet
an ocean full of tears
Feeling you so close to me
but you've been gone for years

Everything is still and quiet
Inside I cry with pain
One question runs throughout my mind
Is this all that remains?

I am told it should be better. . .
You are needed here . .
Just continue to be strong. . .
You will get over it my dear

No one really understands
when sorrow lies deep within
It stays forever in ones heart
emotionally it wears you thin

So as time passes on around me
and days turn into years
I know the pain of losing you
will never disappear

In loving memory of Joey
Lyndie Sorenson
March 2006