As difficult as it may be to sleep during the first shocking days since a bereavement, problems of disturbed sleep may carry on long through the months and years of grief. Not being able to fall asleep, not being able to stay sleep or having troubled sleep are common. It’s really important to find a…
A walking analogy Yesterday I went on another walk as part of my 40 mile challenge remembering Pax. I had a route planned along a canal followed by a long path that would take me eventually to the beautiful National Trust gardens in Biddulph. 10 miles. John dropped me off at the Red Bull pub.…
Are there some things that are making your grief harder to bear? External factors can make our lives even more difficult. Grief is hard enough in itself. The memories that come unbidden; the ache of loss and loneliness; the unanswered questions. Thoughts that filter through our minds; emotions that arrived unexpectedly; dreams that disturb. Reminders…
(A post written by a woman for women.) Catherine My daughter was a womanYoung, pretty and kindAlways ready to befriendThose who had a need.My daughter was a womanWith loves and dreamsShe liked to cookEnjoyed her bikeListened to musicWanted to nurse.My daughter was a womanPlease note I write was –My daughter was a womanWhose life was too…
Grief can be so overwhelming. It’s not something we have a choice about either – on occasion grief comes at us, full force, not unlike the strong waves that hit the shore during a winter storm. The incessant force of the water slowly wears away the shoreline, until paths and even buildings are washed away.…
Part 5 of a series of articles on creative ways of coping with grief Does art speak to you? Do you visit art galleries? Are there any pictures, cartoons or paintings that describe your grief? We don’t always need words to express our emotions. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. ‘Oak…
(A post for widows, widowers and anyone who has been bereaved of their spouse or partner.) Every supermarket seems to be selling a Valentine’s Day ‘Dine at Home’ offer this year. Starters, main course, sides, dessert and wine – for two. For two. But what if you’re only one? What if you have been two…
When your health problems lead you towards doctors and hospitals, there can be many upsetting reminders of what your loved one went through. Your grief might make everything feel worse. This article looks at what might affect you and how you might cope with it.
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