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Tag Archives: survival

Focal points for grieving: Remembering Pax after 40 years

27th May 1982. That’s the day that little Pax died, age 3, from a genetic blood condition. His last hours were spent in a public hospital in Bhopal, India. I was only 22 when Pax was born. That seems young, looking back. I have missed Pax my entire adult life. I have often written and…

1 week ago May 10, 2022 in Reflections on grief and loss.

Give yourself a win (Grieving creatively #6)

Grief can be so overwhelming. It’s not something we have a choice about either – on occasion grief comes at us, full force, not unlike the strong waves that hit the shore during a winter storm. The incessant force of the water slowly wears away the shoreline, until paths and even buildings are washed away.…

Feb 27, 2022 in Coping with loss activities, Reflections on grief and loss.

Being kind to yourself

Being kind to yourself: Taking time to adjust to your loss. Giving yourself permission to live.

Feb 1, 2022 in Practical aspects of bereavement, Reflections on grief and loss.

Stepping into 2022 (Guest Post)

A reflection on the new year, written by Esther Birtwistle. It’s not specifically about grief but food for thought especially if you are struggling with the idea of getting through the year ahead, or even tomorrow. This post includes hopeful perspectives, which you might not feel if your grief is raw. It also includes Christian…

Jan 25, 2022 in Grief and Christian faith, Guest posts, Reflections on grief and loss.

Illness, tests and treatment post-bereavement

When your health problems lead you towards doctors and hospitals, there can be many upsetting reminders of what your loved one went through. Your grief might make everything feel worse. This article looks at what might affect you and how you might cope with it.

Jan 24, 2022 in Coping with loss activities, Health, Reflections on grief and loss.

The Poetry of Grief: The time to be slow

This poem I’m adding to my collection of the poetry of grief (read more here) isn’t about grief specifically, but it does speak to those difficult seasons we experience when we’re bereaved. It brings a picture to mind – a long walk on a windy cold day, and the relief of being able to take…

Dec 30, 2021 in poetry, Reflections on grief and loss.

Something new with your hands (Grieving creatively #4)

There’s something to be said for trying new activities when you’re grieving, particularly ones that require concentration and the use of our hands.

Nov 24, 2021 in Reflections on grief and loss.

Who am I? Questions of identity following bereavement

Some reflections on self-identities, and why sometimes taking a break from grief can be a good idea.

Jan 22, 2021 in Coping with loss activities, Losing a partner (widows and widowers), Reflections on grief and loss.

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