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.
“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…
Grief support in the digital world
During this past year time of social distancing, many of us have spent ever more time in the digital online world. There are multiple ways to interact online – Zoom meetings, WhatsApp chats, Facetime, and many more. It certainly can be comforting to be able to chat to friends or take part in choirs or…
Face to face with other bereaved people: Book now
How long has it been since you sat in a room with other people who you don’t know personally, but with whom you share a common experience of being bereaved and coping with grief? Or perhaps you never have? There is something so comforting to realise that you are not the only one who is…
Coping with new bereavement during the coronavirus pandemic
I offer you my sincere condolences if you have arrived at this article because you are newly bereaved. It’s never a good time to lose someone you love, but a bereavement during the current coronavirus ‘lockdown’ situation can be acutely painful. Not being able to be at the side of a loved one during their…
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.
After death discoveries: The good, the bad, the ugly
This post is about the discoveries that are sometimes made after someone has died. The good discoveries are welcome, but unfortunately they’re not always the entire story. This aspect of grief doesn’t apply to everyone, but for those it does, I hope it’s helpful and that you might not feel so alone, or that you…
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