What is a Grief Café?
The Grief Café, or Café da Saudade as we prefer to call it in Portuguese, offers a welcoming and informal environment where people who often do not know one another can meet and share their experience of grief and pain.
In grief, a person is exposed to many experiences and feelings. As support from family and friends may fade, they can be left to face memories and emotions alone.
People who attend a Café da Saudade find a safe, respectful, and compassionate space where they can speak about their pain among people willing to listen with dignity and offer support.
In this comforting space, a grieving person can take the first steps in their healing journey.
Whether you simply listen or share your pain, attending a Love and Loss Café can be the first step in your healing journey.