What to expect

What actually happens when you show up.

A short, honest answer — because most people want to know before they come.

CSN meet-up — people sitting in a circle with cups of tea

You come. You sit. You listen — or you talk, if you want to. Nothing is required of you except showing up.

Our spaces are English-speaking, informal, and led by people who have been through cancer themselves or alongside someone they love. There is no agenda. There is no pressure to be further along than you are.

What we offer

Different spaces for different needs.

Most common

Monthly meet-ups

Informal gatherings — usually 8 to 20 people, in a café or community space. There's tea. There's a loose structure. You don't need to have anything prepared. People share if they want to, and listen if they don't.

Ongoing

Peer support groups

Smaller, more regular circles — usually 5 to 10 people, meeting monthly. Sometimes themed (caregivers, patients newly diagnosed). A facilitator keeps things gentle. It's not therapy, but it's not nothing either.

Always open

Online community

A WhatsApp group and community space for people who can't always make it in person — or who just want to stay connected between meet-ups.

What if I'm not ready?

That's completely okay.

Many people sit with it for weeks before coming. Some people email us first. Some come once and take a long break. There's no wrong way to use this community.

If you'd rather talk to someone before committing to anything, that's what we're here for.

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Ready when you are

Join when you're ready.

Listening is participating. Come once and see how it feels.

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