The Ugly Cry Club

Real tears. Real love.

We are not meant to carry this alone. The Ugly Cry Club is a safe, tender place to sit with people who understand. Cry the ugly cry. Share your story. Some nights, we even laugh again. Come as you are.

The Ugly Cry Club seal: a heart with a single tear and the words Real tears. Real love.

Find your group

The Mommas Group

For mothers who have loved and lost a child.

  • Where: The Jae Foundation
  • When: The first Tuesday of every month
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The Sibling Group

For brothers and sisters grieving a sibling.

  • Schedule: changing soon. We'll meet at the same time and place as the Mommas Group.
  • Sign up and I'll send you the current dates.
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What we do together

More than a meeting.

Book clubsSelf-care nightsFun nightsService projects

You can talk or just listen. Both are okay.

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Get dates, events and news.

Pick your group. I'll send meeting dates, event updates and a gentle newsletter now and then.

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