How do you cope on the anniversary of your loved one’s death?

We are all so different, aren’t we? We have different likes and dislikes, different personalities, different life stories, and the circumstances of our bereavement are all different too. As someone wisely said, Your grief is as unique as your fingerprint Some people try to ignore the dates on the calendar that are such painful reminders…

Coping with family conflicts following bereavement

I wrote recently about the loneliness of grief and how our friends may react. This article looks in more depth about family conflicts following bereavement. Our individuality is expressed in our relationships We are all so many people, aren’t we? Simultaneously perhaps a brother/sister, son/daughter, spouse, cousin, nephew/niece, aunt/uncle, grandparent/grandchild, friend/colleague, etc., etc. We have…

“I feel so alone in my grief.” – If this is you, read on…

“I didn’t know grief would be so lonely… I feel so alone in my grief.” – Is this something perhaps you have said or thought? If so, this article is for you. I hope you find it helpful. Life following bereavement can be more isolating and lonelier than many people expect. Here are a few…