07/10/2026
WHAT’S ON THIS OCTOBER IN THE BLOSSOME COMMUNITY
This month, our Blossome journey is Grief, Loss & What Remains.
Grief doesn’t only come when someone dies.
When someone you love is living with addiction, there can be many losses along the way, the person they used to be, trust, safety, the relationship you hoped for, years that have passed, or the future you once imagined.
Sometimes we are grieving something without ever having called it grief.
So throughout October, we’re creating space to notice what we are carrying, without judgement, without pressure to “move on”, and without telling anyone how they should feel.
Each week we’ll take one gentle step:
Week 1 — NOTICE: What am I grieving?
Recognising the losses we don’t always call grief.
Week 2 — UNDERSTAND: Why can grief feel so complicated?
Making room for the different and sometimes contradictory feelings that can come with loss.
Week 3 — PRACTISE: How can I care for myself when grief is here? Exploring a practical self-compassion practice for difficult moments.
Week 4 — LIVE: What remains?
Gently noticing what still matters and what we may want to carry with us.
And, as always, there are lots of ways to be part of the Blossome community this month.
💻 RESOURCING ME — ONLINE
Wednesdays | 7.00-.45pm
Our weekly online self-care space. Each Wednesday we'll explore that week's part of our Grief, Loss & What Remains journey, with conversation, reflection and a practical Mindful Self-Compassion based practice.
🧵 SLOW STITCHING
Saturday 10 October | 3.00-5.00pm
A gentle, sociable space to slow down, make something with your hands and spend time with others. No experience needed — and no pressure to produce anything perfect.
🌅 SUNRISE DIPS
Meet us by the sea for one of our early-morning dips. Come in the water, paddle, or stay wrapped up on the shore with a hot drink. You choose what feels right for you.
☕ DECADES CLUB
Our supportive space for parents affected by an adult child’s addiction. A chance to be with people who understand some of the rollercoaster without having to explain everything.
EVENING SOCIAL
A relaxed evening for when you simply need connection with people who understand. No questions, no judgement — just compassion, company and belonging.
💗 BLOSSOME COMMUNITY
You don't have to attend everything, or anything, to belong here.
You might join us online one Wednesday, come for a stitch, meet us by the sea, read the Sunday Self-Care Invitation from your sofa, or simply follow this month's journey quietly.
There is no right way to take part.
Take what helps. Leave the rest. And perhaps this month, give yourself permission to recognise the things you have lost as well as the things that remain.
Full dates, times and booking details can be found in our Activity Calendar on our Website.
