Be kind to yourself!
Being kind to yourself, taking care of yourself, allowing yourself to be happy are essential if you are living with loss.
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Words matter: the language of grief
Did you see the BBC article about the language used to describe cancer? “Cancer clichés to avoid: I’m not brave” Words also matter when you’re grieving, and it can be a bit of a minefield for people around you. At my retreats, we often do an activity where people give examples of the unhelpful things…
My Story – Part 2 – The Holocaust
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day and it feels an appropriate occasion to tell a bit more about my backstory. We all have our own unique backstory. Some people spend a lot of time tracing their family histories; others are aware of their story as they grow up, perhaps in the company of their extended family.…
Bereaved of a loved one with mental illness or disorder
Grieving a loved one whose thoughts were disordered is a complicated process. We often start grieving while they are still living as we miss the person they once were.
Dreams and dreaming when you’re grieving
I had a dream not long ago. It was realistic but it wasn’t real. It probably came as a result of various thought processes and a bit of TV. The story was, it had been discovered that my daughter had a son, that I was just now finding out about. I was over the moon.…
Responses from “Living with Loss” retreat participants
Living with Loss retreats are a safe space to explore issues relating to your grief, in company with others who are also grieving. The retreats include led activities, discussions and opportunities for quiet, personal reflection. Our next retreats are in the Greenhouse in Poole, Launde Abbey in Leicestershire, and the Briery in Ilkley. Here are…
Mental health: It’s not “in your head”; it’s actually in the brain
A post about mental health, that might also relate to grief for some people. I’ll put a little disclaimer here: I’m not medically or scientifically trained, and my understanding of many topics is a layman’s, and also from life experience. I do however participate quite regularly in training sessions related to grief and bereavement, and…
