We cannot imagine a more painful experience for a parent than losing a child. It changes your life forever in a profound way, and dealing with the grief can be challenging. It helps to find others who’ve had the same experience and can provide empathy during the hardest days. Unfortunately, Sean Coleman, a father from the United Kingdom, understands that pain too well, People reported. After losing his baby, he created the Forget-Me-Not-FC, a soccer club in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, England. Together, a group of dads plays soccer in memory of their children. It’s a beautiful outlet for these dads. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Forget me knot FC (@forgetmeknotfc) The Soccer Club Is a Judgment-Free Zone Aaron Way, who lost his daughter, Willow, told People the mission of the soccer club is simple. “Losing a child can be incredibly isolating, and many men find it difficult to talk openly about their grief. The idea behind the club was simple: to create a safe space where men could come together, talk honestly, and play football,” Aaron epaloined. “What began as a small initiative has grown into a supportive community where dads who have experienced similar losses can connect and support each other through something familiar — football.” Aaron said what started with just six men has grown to almost 40. The soccer club is about loving and caring for each other as much as it is about the game. “Everyone sits together and shares how their week has been, whether that’s something difficult or something positive. It’s a safe space where people can speak openly without feeling judged,” Aaron said. “After that, we head onto the pitch for a relaxed game of football. The focus isn’t competition — it’s connection.” Aaron added that while he’s surprised by how much attention the soccer club’s gotten, he’s thrilled. “The attention it has received has been encouraging because it helps open up conversations about grief, especially for fathers,” he said. “If that recognition helps even one person feel able to reach out for support, then it’s worthwhile.” This story’s featured image can be found here.