When a parent dies, it can lead to a feeling of being untethered

If you’ve ever wondered why Grief Specialists was created and what fuels our commitment to providing immediate grief support to anyone who needs it, this is a podcast episode you won’t want to miss. Living with Dying is a podcast  where presenter, Dilys Morgan, Finalist in the 2024 BBC Make a Difference Awards, tries to smash the taboos around death and dying and open up the subject. We'll all encounter death at some stage, so why are we so shy of talking about it? When her h

When families find the courage to let grief be seen, even in small ways, they give each other something vital. Not solutions. Not certainty. But the comfort of not having to carry it alone.

Building intimacy after loss requires compassion, patience, and a deep understanding of your own emotional needs.

If you’re being shut out, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed, and it doesn’t mean you don’t matter. It means you’re standing close to something painful and unpredictable.

Crying is often a way of reaching out, even when words feel impossible Crying is one of the most visible human responses to grief, yet it is still wrapped in discomfort, judgement and long-held beliefs about what is considered acceptable. For many people, especially those who are grieving, tears can feel embarrassing, overwhelming or even something to apologise for. But recent research suggests that crying is far more common than we might think, and that it plays an important

Grief support can be deeply helpful, and it works best when approached with realistic expectations. Before committing your time, money, or emotional energy, there are a few important things worth understanding.

When we are grieving we need action more than words We’ve all said it and still do. Many of us have had it said to us “If there's anything I can do just let me know”. It’s become a stock phrase. Something we’ve heard said through generations when we learn of bad news. We feel it’s the right thing to say. Not that it’s a bad thing to say. It's better than saying nothing but has anyone you’ve offered that help to ever took you up on it? My guess is not. This is by no way judgm