The creativity of grief
Grief has two main strands: Living with grief which means being kind to yourself, and remembering with love our lost ones. Creativity is a feature of both strands. What do you create?
The longevity of grief: Mind the gap
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…
Grieving multiple losses
A post dedicated to those who might be feeling confused and even overwhelmed as they struggle to the navigate the journey through grief following multiple losses. Recently I attended a general memorial service at a church. This was primarily for those who had lost a loved one in the past 2 years, although others…
The Window that Vanished
Immediate, early and life grief are the zones we inhabit as we navigate our life following loss.
The geography of grief
Some more thoughts on continuing bonds with those we have loved and lost.
Self-identities and taking a break from grief
Some reflections on self-identities, and why sometimes taking a break from grief can be a good idea.
Inquests (in England and Wales)
Inquests in England and Wales: What do they achieve? What are their limits? Practical information and some personal commentary.
