Dear Anam Cara Member,
We would like to welcome you to the Anam Cara Forum, you will need to register and we will verify your details before you will be able to proceed to the forum, this may take 1 to 2 days.
At Anam Cara, we are aware of the importance of privacy and security especially over the internet. We endeavour at all times to keep this forum a safe place for bereaved parents and siblings to post messages, however mentioning your email address or contact number would not be advisable in any messages you post. We would respectfully ask if you are posting messages you would not give any of your personal details or another persons details.
This forum is moderated and we endeavour to keep it secure at all times, If you want to give another member your contact details we would be happy to accommodate you through info@anamcara.ie , and we can forward this information, at your request and their agreement.
Anam Cara has specific Core Values that we want to uphold at all times to ensure that everyone is sensitive and respectful of each other, they are;
To Respects each Others grief - No one's grief is greater than another's No one's loss less than anothers
Not to Judge - Don't judge others by their actions or words,
To listen and be listened to - All of us at Anam Cara need support to be there for each other
No Recommendations or Shoulds - Everyone copes/Survives in different ways
To Journey on - While still remembering and talking about our wonderful children and what they mean to us
To Show consideration for each other's beliefs - Both Religious and Spiritual
Inclusiivity - This is an all inclusive group. our common thread is that our children have died. we don't identify ourselves by how or when or what age they were.
Confidentiality - Please respect each others privacy on this forum, by not discussing any of the topics posted with 3rd parties
If you are having any problems navigating the forum, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. It takes getting use to and any messages you post you can go back and edit, as you wish.
Thank you and take care and go easy with yourself.
Sharon Vard
Anam Cara Forum Moderator
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