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Penpals We are trying out a new service for bereaved parents called Penpals. Please read the following information carefully. You can then find a penpal by clicking the image at the bottom of this page. There are some really great support forums out there, but some people may not feel comfortable posting on a forum and may prefer to share with someone individually who has been through the same or similar and understands how they are feeling and offer support in return. If you feel you would like to be involved with something like this then here's what we're going to try out. If you would like to share your story and reach out to others who have been through the same then click here to fill out our contact form. Please start the subject line with the word “Penpals” Write a bit about yourself, your baby and your situation. Things you may want to include are: - Your baby's name
- What age your baby was / what gestation you were when you lost your little one? x
- How long ago did you lose your baby?
- Do you have other children?
- Are you able to try for another baby & if so do you think you might try now or in the future?
- The area your from
- Are you married, in a relationship, or single?
- Please include your e-mail address, although this will not be shared on the open website x
You don't have to include all the things listed above, it's up to you. These are just questions that spring to mind that may help in finding someone you feel comfortable speaking with. For example, it might be difficult for someone who is unable to go on to try for other children to start a friendship with someone who is trying for another baby in the early stages of grief (I hope that makes sense!). We will then post your details onto our Penpals page with a code especially for you. If you want your details taken off the website at any time, simply contact us & we'll take them off. Anyone who registers as a penpal & shares their story in this way will also be invited to join our new penpals chatroom if you wish.
This chatroom is specifically for the use of registered penpals only & only registered penpals will be able to enter, view and use the chatroom. This means that at any time you can check the penpals pages to know who you are talking to & hopefully feel safe. No adverts pop up in our chatroom and we hope you find it a comforting place to be if you choose to use this service.
As mentioned below, we
do not & will not be doing any kind of checks on anyone who becomes
involved with Penpals, as this is just not possible. We are simply a go
between to put you in touch with each other & hope that this
service will be a help to you x
If you see someone you'd like to make contact with on our Penpals page, then click here to fill out our contact form with the word “Penpals” in the title. Write on the name & code of the person you'd like to contact with a message about yourself and we will forward your message onto that person. It is then for both of you to decide if you'd like to keep in contact & offer support to each other. I hope that all makes sense. It may not work, we just thought we'd try it out. The idea is that you will be able to keep in touch and support each other x Please note that we do not & will not be doing any kind of checks on anyone who becomes involved with Penpals, as this is just not possible. We are simply a go between to put you in touch with each other & hope that this service will be a help to you x Any questions at all, then send us a mail. Click on the image below to find a penpal 
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