A safe place for those who have lost a friend

You're not alone
in missing them.

A warm, compassionate community for people grieving the loss of a friend. Here, your grief is seen and your connection is honored.

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Over 800 friends have found support here
We're Still Friends We're Still Friends

We know what it’s like to lose a friend.

Grief after losing a friend is often quiet and overlooked. There are fewer rituals, fewer people who truly understand, and less space to talk about the person who mattered so deeply to you.

We're Still Friends was created for exactly this kind of grief — the kind that lives in the small moments, the inside jokes, the future plans that will never happen.

Here you will find others who carry the same ache. You don’t have to explain why this loss matters so much.

You are seen here.

Your grief doesn’t need to be explained or justified.

We gather as friends do.

In-person meetings in Surprise, Arizona where connection feels natural.

Your story stays safe.

Everything shared here stays within the circle.

How it works

Simple. Gentle. Real.

1

Browse upcoming meetings

Choose a date and theme that feels right for where you are right now.

2

Sign up

A quick, private form. We’ll send you the address a few days before.

3

Show up as you are

Come exactly as you feel that day. There’s no pressure to speak or share.

Safety & Privacy

You are safe here.

  • Meetings are in-person and limited in size.
  • Everything shared stays confidential within the group.
  • No photos, recordings, or social media sharing.
  • You can come and go as you need — no long-term commitment.
  • Facilitators are trained in grief support with lived experience.
In Person • Surprise, Arizona

Group Grief Meetings

Two gatherings each month. Small groups. Warm conversation. No expectations.

Real voices

Stories from people who understand

"I kept waiting for someone to ask about her. At work they didn’t know what to say. My family thought I should be ‘over it’ because she wasn’t a partner. Here, someone finally said her name out loud with me."

— Anonymous
Lost her best friend of 14 years

"The hardest part was the everyday things. No more Sunday morning texts. No one to call when something ridiculous happened. These meetings gave me a place to say that out loud without feeling dramatic."

— Anonymous
Lost his friend suddenly last year

"I still talk to her in my head sometimes. Coming here helped me realize that doesn’t mean I’m stuck — it means she mattered. I don’t feel like I have to pretend anymore."

— Anonymous
Lost her friend to cancer
Support beyond our circle

Helpful Resources

Curated with care for people grieving the loss of a friend.

Hotlines & Immediate Support
Books About Losing a Friend
  • It's OK That You're Not OK – Megan Devine
  • The Grief Club – Melody Beattie
  • Bearing the Unbearable – Joanne Cacciatore
  • Friendship in the Age of Loneliness – Adam Smiley Poswolsky
Articles & Guides
Local Resources (Surprise & Arizona)
  • Surprise Community Center – Grief & Loss programs
  • Arizona Grief Support Network
  • West Valley Hospice & Bereavement Services
  • Local libraries often host free grief circles
Self-Care Practices
  • Writing letters to your friend
  • Creating a small ritual on meaningful dates
  • Walking in nature without your phone
  • Gentle movement or body-based practices
  • Keeping a simple “remembering” journal
Online Communities
  • Modern Loss (modernloss.com)
  • Reddit: r/GriefSupport
  • The Dinner Party (thedinnerparty.org)
  • Grieving Friends Facebook groups (private)
Get in touch

Reach out anytime.

Whether you have questions, want to suggest a meeting theme, or just need to connect, we’re here.

Reach the team
hello@werestillfriends.org
We usually reply within 48 hours.
Location
All meetings are held in the Surprise, Arizona area.
The exact address is shared privately with registered guests.
Office hours
Monday – Thursday • 10am – 4pm
(Arizona time)