Free meeting for people living far from their homeland
Migrant grief is something hardly anyone talks about — yet many people live with it. No one holds a funeral for a lost sense of belonging. There is no ceremony to honour a language you no longer use every day. And yet this grief is real.
What is the Migrant Grief Circle?
The Migrant Grief Circle is a small-group meeting for people living away from their homeland who carry a migration-related loss — the loss of language, everyday rituals, close relationships, familiar landscapes, and a sense of belonging. It is a safe space for anyone who feels “in-between” cultures and is facing loss. You can simply come, sit in silence, or share your story with people who understand what life away from home can feel like.
The meeting is open to immigrants, refugees, expats, and anyone for whom loss in the context of migration feels close. We will speak Polish and English, respecting every perspective.
Meetings are held in English. You don’t have to speak the language “perfectly.” It’s enough that you can listen to others and share what you are going through or feeling.
Is this meeting for you?
Yes, if:
✓ You left home to build a life somewhere else
✓ You miss family you can’t visit regularly
✓ You feel “in-between” two worlds
✓ Questions like “Where are you really from?” make you feel uneasy
✓ You miss traditions you can’t practise
✓ You miss a language you rarely get to use
✓ You miss familiar food, landscapes, and light
✓ You feel alone in this grief
Register via the registration form. We’re waiting for you!
If this is your first time, please fill in the “First meeting” form. If you have already attended a Migrant Grief Circle meeting, choose the “Next meeting” form.
Participation is free. The meeting is organised as part of the Inkubator Pomysłów (Incubator of Ideas), funded by the European Funds for Social Development programme.
Important: this is not therapy
This is a social, community-style gathering. It is not psychoeducation or therapy. We also don’t give advice such as “what you should do”. If you are in acute crisis and need immediate help, please seek specialist support.
The meeting will be facilitated by:
Bring your loss. Bring your questions. We will listen ♥