Jola – artist, author and survivor of bereavement by suicide – recently took part in our Living with Loss Retreat in Shropshire. Here she writes some of her impressions. (Extracted from a longer article, and shared with permission – thank you Jola.) Permission to weep… I’ve arrived for a 4-day retreat at Cloverley Hall, an…
A reflection on the new year, written by Esther Birtwistle. It’s not specifically about grief but food for thought especially if you are struggling with the idea of getting through the year ahead, or even tomorrow. This post includes hopeful perspectives, which you might not feel if your grief is raw. It also includes Christian…
This is a sponsored guest post on the topic of continuing bonds. The authors are kindly giving us a donation that will help towards the Living with Loss Part 2 retreats that we are planning. People are now making diamonds from their deceased loved one or their own hair The ceremonies, rituals, and memorials surrounding…
An interesting guest post for those who want to consider more about digital legacy: (This is my first guest post… I am open to more now I’ve figured out how to post it!)
A Valley Journal 