Grief, love and life after the loss of a spouse
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.
Coping with other people’s reactions to our grief
What words or actions by others have made your grief easier to bear? What words or actions – or inaction – by others have made things more difficult? – A reflection on finding our keep our equilibrium even in the midst of the storm of silly statements, insensitive questions, and thoughtless behaviour.
Coping with family conflicts following bereavement
I wrote recently about the loneliness of grief and how our friends may react. This article looks in more depth about family conflicts following bereavement. 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…
“I feel so alone in my grief.” – If this is you, read on…
“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…
Coping with grief thoughts during lockdown
A post for anyone whose mind is filled with sad or difficult thoughts, particularly related to your grief. Discovering what makes your grief more bearable during the lockdown is going to be individual to you, but maybe you’ll get some ideas here. Originally written in May 2020 – it seems appropriate to revisit this now…
Coping with the empty chair at Christmas
2020. What a year it’s been for the world, and perhaps for you in a more personal way. If you have lost a loved one in the past year, or if you’re grieving for a loved one who died in earlier years, then the arrival of the Christmas season might bring a sense of dread.…
Coping with our grief thoughts during lockdown
If your mind is filled with sad or difficult thoughts, particularly related to your grief, this post is for you. For people who are grieving, the quiet hours of the night are often a struggle. Falling asleep might be hard; waking up in the early hours is not uncommon. Whether there is someone sleeping beside…
Solitude in grief
The entrance to a rambling 135 hectare country park is just across the road from my home. Once inside, there are hills to climb with countryside views as far away as the neighbouring counties if the weather is fine; small lakes, open green spaces, winding paths and patches of forest. Birdsong in the mornings is…
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