Grief, love and life after the loss of a partner
This is a practical post for those grieving the loss of a partner, reflecting on how to cope with some of the many adjustments to be made. We have a future to be reached step-by-step.
Christmas is coming & some people are dreading it
The hoopla of the Christmas season has arrived in full force now. If you are someone who is eagerly looking forward to the coming month and Christmas itself, you might not relate with the following. But for many people who are grieving – particularly in the early years following their bereavement – Christmas is something…
Relief from the loneliness of grief
Recently I wrote about the aloneness of grief, but there is another side to the story which is the topic of this post: finding some relief from the loneliness of grief. There is a certain solidarity amongst those who are bereaved in somewhat similar circumstances – a level of understanding that might not exist in…
Alone in grief – finding peace in our inner spaces
A reflection on finding peace in the inner spaces of our mind whilst we grieve. Inner spaces. We each have our own. It is within our inner spaces that we experience the “aloneness of grief” rather than “loneliness”, as you can be alone and lonely, but you can also be alone and glad to be…
Need someone to talk with? Here are links for support over the Christmas period
If you are alone this Christmas and need someone to speak with, here are a few places that could help. If you are grieving following bereavement… The Cruse National Helpline offers a listening ear and emotional support to anyone who has lost someone they love or been affected by a bereavement. All calls are answered…
Christmas is nearly upon us. How do we cope when we’re grieving?
The shops are full of it, the TV schedules already have those corny Christmas films, the pubs are offering festive meals, and we are well advanced into the countdown of shopping days. But quietly, on the pages of forums and support groups, and even more in silent, unseen corners, there are any number of people who are…
Finding companionship in grief
Loneliness is one of the challenges of bereavement that many people face, particularly if the person they are grieving was their partner or had a significant role in their life. There are various peer-led support groups that can provide relief from the sense of isolation. Talking with other bereaved people is mutually strengthening. Whether it…
