Some thoughts on coping with the sudden death of a loved one. In some respects, every death is sudden. Even if the death is more or less gradual or anticipated – a long decline from illness is one example – it might seem sudden when the end finally arrives. A baby, child or adult is…
A walk along the Cromford Canal in Derbyshire. We might have justifiable worries about the path ahead but it might not be as bad as we anticipate. Sometime back I tried a new walk in a different part of Derbyshire to my usual routes. This was on the Cromford Canal. There isn’t much left of…
Thoughts on managing a lifelong journey of love and grief, and links to further readings (Site Guide No. 5) Grief is the price we pay for love… The journey of grief – adjusting to life without the presence of someone – or more than one person – who means a lot to us –…
A funeral is a day we survive, but our grief goes so much further than that. Friends and family, please take note!
Quick reminders to anyone who have been to a Living with Loss Retreat or Workshop, and would like to come back to another event (updated 12/8/19): We have two retreats coming up soon that there are still spaces for, but there are only two weeks left in which to book. The ‘Gathering’ at the House…
Some heavy eating and light reading. Have a taste It’s July 31st and today is the Nantwich Show which follows the International Cheese Awards. Yesterday this quiet little corner of Cheshire hosted the world’s largest cheese show, with 5,500 entries vying for awards. Today the cheese marquee is open to the public. The rest of…
(This is a post about family conflicts following bereavement, a topic that frequently comes up with people I meet.) 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 our professional side and we have…
