There is so much quiet wisdom in the beautiful poems of Celtic poet and philosopher, John O’Donohue. As you read this, notice the phrases that might well be part of your own grief journey: “weary with loss” “Silence of absence” “ambushed by grief” How true that we can “learn acquaintance with the invisible form of…
“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…
Support the bereaved by being a grief companion Training on ‘Zoom’ starting Friday 1st October 2021 You can register here Many of us would like to support people who have experienced loss but we are not sure the best way to go about it. This training is designed to equip adults who want to give…
Some thoughts on coping with the sudden death of a loved one. As many people reading this will have sadly experienced, 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…
A quick thought on a topical subject. Swathes of the English nation is devastated this morning, waking up after the near victory over Italy in the finals of the Euro 20 tournament was snatched away by that other team putting more balls into the net. That failure, on penalties, dashed the hopes of millions. Disappointed…
This post is especially for those who have a Christian perspective, but are now struggling with their faith following bereavement or other tragedies. ——————————————————————————- When tragedy strikes, it can be hard to find meaning and fit what has happened within the framework of your previously held beliefs. Reality might not always sit comfortably within your…
3rd July 2021 is National Bereaved Parents Day. The theme this year is “Keeping their memory alive”. (Visit The Compassionate Friends for more on this.) This post is dedicated to all those who have sadly experienced the death of their child or children. I am a bereaved parent myself – both of my children –…
Life doesn’t often seem fair. How do you feel about it today? The stacked deck John and I play card on occasion. The game I prefer is “500”. The first player to score 500 wins. The digit cards (2-9) each score 5. If you’re holding 3 x 9s, it’s worth 15 points. If you’re holding…
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