Upcoming Events

Bellis hosts weekly online meetings as well as monthly in-person meetings for people whose children are parented by others.

Meetings are available at no financial cost to the participants.

Jan
20

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
21

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Men

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for men who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a father who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is men with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to fathers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
21

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
22

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
23

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
27

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
28

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Men

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for men who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a father who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is men with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to fathers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
28

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
29

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
30

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Feb
3

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Feb
9

Stronger Together Support Group | In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts this peer-support group on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting.

Details:

  • This is a free, safe, and confidential conversation for women whose children are parented by others — no matter the circumstances.

  • A licensed facilitator will guide the discussion.

  • The heart of the group is women with shared experiences lifting up each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and other snacks are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about Bellis Stronger Together groups.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Feb
10

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Mar
9

Stronger Together Support Group | In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts this peer-support group on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting.

Details:

  • This is a free, safe, and confidential conversation for women whose children are parented by others — no matter the circumstances.

  • A licensed facilitator will guide the discussion.

  • The heart of the group is women with shared experiences lifting up each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and other snacks are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about Bellis Stronger Together groups.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Apr
13

Stronger Together Support Group | In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts this peer-support group on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting.

Details:

  • This is a free, safe, and confidential conversation for women whose children are parented by others — no matter the circumstances.

  • A licensed facilitator will guide the discussion.

  • The heart of the group is women with shared experiences lifting up each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and other snacks are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about Bellis Stronger Together groups.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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May
11

Stronger Together Support Group | In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts this peer-support group on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting.

Details:

  • This is a free, safe, and confidential conversation for women whose children are parented by others — no matter the circumstances.

  • A licensed facilitator will guide the discussion.

  • The heart of the group is women with shared experiences lifting up each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and other snacks are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about Bellis Stronger Together groups.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
16

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
15

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
14

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
14

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Men

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for men who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a father who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is men with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to fathers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
13

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
12

Stronger Together Support Group | In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts this peer-support group on the 2nd Sunday of each month. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting.

Details:

  • This is a free, safe, and confidential conversation for women whose children are parented by others — no matter the circumstances.

  • A licensed facilitator will guide the discussion.

  • The heart of the group is women with shared experiences lifting up each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and other snacks are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about Bellis Stronger Together groups.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
9

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
8

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
7

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
7

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Men

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for men who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a father who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is men with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to fathers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
6

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
2

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Jan
1

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
31

New Years Eve - No groups today

The weekly Tuesday meeting is paused for the holiday. Please see the calendar for the next available meeting.

If you need a listening ear today, please contact the Stronger Together support line via call/text: 833-423-5547.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Dec
30

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
26

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
25

Christmas Day - No groups today

The weekly Wednesday meeting is paused for the holiday. Please see the calendar for the next available meeting.

If you need a listening ear today, please contact the Stronger Together support line via call/text: 833-423-5547.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Dec
24

Christmas Eve - No groups today

The weekly Tuesday meeting is paused for the holiday. Please see the calendar for the next available meeting.

If you need a listening ear today, please contact the Stronger Together support line via call/text: 833-423-5547.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Dec
23

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
19

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
18

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
17

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
17

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Men

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for men who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a father who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is men with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to fathers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
17

Stronger Together Support Group - In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly gatherings exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. Transportation is available for women in the Twin Cities area.

Please note: our in-person meetings will be temporarily paused, with the final session (for now) on December 17, 2024. We invite you to continue joining us online! See our calendar for opportunities to participate online on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and coffee are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings and to ask about virtual options.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
16

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
12

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings Thursday at 12 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss, and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Special focus: This group is focused on grief and skills/confidence building for mothers whose parental rights have been terminated in the past and now have interaction with children (such as a new baby, new relationships with their children after a separation, a partner's children, etc.)

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • This group is facilitated by a licensed professional, Paola. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to learn more. You’ll receive an email each Monday morning with a link to join meetings.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
11

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for women whose children are parented by others.

This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your experiences are via adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or any other circumstances — we welcome all regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. You are welcome to join this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A licensed facilitator, Amy, will guide discussions. The heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
10

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. central time, exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
10

Stronger Together Support Group - Online Meeting for Men

Bellis hosts weekly online gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. central time, exclusively for men who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a father who isn't parenting. For privacy, facilitators will ask that participants join the online meetings from a private space. Thank you!

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is men with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings. After you submit the form, you’ll receive weekly emails with a link to the meeting.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to fathers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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Dec
10

Stronger Together Support Group - In-Person Meeting for Women

Bellis hosts weekly gatherings exclusively for women who have experienced termination (or transfer) of their legal parental rights. This is an opportunity to discuss grief, loss and what it means to walk through life as a mother who isn't parenting. Transportation is available for women in the Twin Cities area.

Details:

  • Whether your case was finalized months ago or years ago, you are welcome to this free, safe & confidential conversation.

  • A host will facilitate discussions. But the heart of the program is women with shared experiences lifting each other in acceptance, compassion, and friendship. No shame. No judgment.

  • Fresh-baked cookies and coffee are served.

  • Use this form to get more info about these meetings and to ask about virtual options.

  • Please note: our in-person meetings will be temporarily paused, with the final session (for now) on December 17, 2024. We invite you to continue joining us online! See our calendar for opportunities to participate online on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

Bellis is a Minnesota nonprofit leading national groundbreaking work offering grief support to mothers whose children are parented by others. Learn more at mybellis.org.

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