Maria2 days ago6 minHow to Help Children Cope With the Loss of a Grandparent What we can do is give children the right tools to deal with emotional pain and grief.
MariaApr 262 minGrief and Love Are Not Always LinkedWe hear a lot about the struggles of losing someone special, someone we love… but what if you lose someone and the relationship isn't great?
MariaApr 131 minGrief ReignitedNews confirming Downing Street was breaking the rules while others didn’t get to say goodbye reignites the flames of grief for so many.
MariaApr 113 min‘Doomscrolling’ and Feelings of LossAre you feeling a loss of control of the world around us, or are you feeling anxious, or overwhelmed by world events?
LucyMar 305 minGrieving and SleepingFriday, 18th of March was World Sleep Day. The connection between grief and sleep, or in many cases, lack of it, is an interesting one.
MariaMar 262 minMother’s Day and Conflicting EmotionsAs I approach the second Mother’s Day without my mum, I’m finding I’m learning to shut out the general noise around the day.
JodieMar 222 minMother’s Day without MumI felt that my 20s were consumed with people dying and it became my identity When my mum Jude died, I was 28. I had already experienced...
MariaMar 142 minThe Physical Symptoms of GriefThe systems in the body that process physical and emotional stress overlap, and emotional stress can activate the nervous system.
CarolMar 52 minClearing up a lifetime’s worth of stuffIf your loved one has died and it has fallen to you to deal with their belongings, we’re here to help you.
JoanFeb 242 minThe Kiss of Death on a FriendshipWhy the people you expect to support you after loss can disappear.
CarolFeb 162 minBereavement is not a psychological disorderGrief and depression may both present similarly, but they are different in important ways.
ElkeFeb 103 minLittle People – Big conversationsOne minute he was here, full of life, and the next he was gone. I never got to say goodbye.
JillFeb 12 minHow to Survive Valentine’s DayFor some, Valentine’s Day causes many conflicting emotions and can invoke some painful memories.
SuzanneJan 195 minGrief As a Catalyst For Change After Suicide LossYou deserve a future filled with meaning and hope that brings your loved one with you.
MattJan 72 minLiving With Grief, Guilt and RegretRather than addressing how you feel, you might think you need to be strong by numbing your emotions.
MariaJan 62 minCampaigning After LossFor the past four nights, I’ve been absorbed by the ITV adaptation of Anne Williams’ story to find the truth after her son died.
MariaDec 13, 20213 minToday is my mum’s deathversaryIn my mind, I’ve kept reminding myself it’s just another day without her but my heart feels differently.
MariaDec 9, 20212 minManaging Christmas when you’re grievingThe lead-up to Christmas can feel quite intense when you’re grieving. The pressure act normally can leave you feeling drained.
MariaDec 7, 20213 minSecondary ‘Blows’ When You're GrievingPossibly one of the biggest blows of grief is losing friends or family, the ones you thought would show up but didn’t.