I suppose in this day and age, with so much attention paid to disasters and death in every corner of the world, it’s possible to get grief fatigue. On any single day that you read the news, whatever your source, there are numerous tragedies. There are the victims in Manchester, whose names we know; there are…
As you may have noticed elsewhere on this blog or on my website, I am preparing to start delivering training on being a companion of grief. That means, helping those around us who are living with loss; being a friend and support to them as they walk this difficult journey. Yesterday I saw an illustration of…
This is a quick note with some practical info. I’m planning on putting more supportive resources on this blog, so please keep an eye on the tabs as they will be changing. This will includes: More links to other blogs and resources More practical information More signposts to where you can find out more In…
There are some homes here in the UK–houses and flats, scattered around, with no geographical limit–that have a candle ready on the first of each month. Then, at 7 p.m. the candle is lit. Who are the candle-lighters? They’re not members of a religious group or a political party — at least not collectively –individually they…
