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Mar 26, 20222 min read
Mother’s Day and Conflicting Emotions
As I approach the second Mother’s Day without my mum, I’m finding I’m learning to shut out the general noise around the day.


Debi
Mar 24, 20223 min read
Mothering Sunday for mothers whose children are not in their lives
As a mother who is alienated or estranged from their child/ren, you feel very at odds, often feeling very sensitive.

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Mar 23, 20221 min read
When motherhood isn’t as expected
The experience of being a mum can be full of love and joy while at the same time frustrating, tiresome, painful, and challenging.


Jodie
Mar 22, 20222 min read
Mother’s Day without Mum
I felt that my 20s were consumed with people dying and it became my identity When my mum Jude died, I was 28. I had already experienced...

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Mar 21, 20224 min read
Grief and Loss: How to Help Refugees in your Home to Recover
We have created a guide for you covering what you need to know to offer immediate emotional support.

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Mar 14, 20222 min read
The Physical Symptoms of Grief
The systems in the body that process physical and emotional stress overlap, and emotional stress can activate the nervous system.

Dr John
Mar 12, 20224 min read
The Grief of War: Understanding Our Feelings in Relation to the Conflict in Ukraine
The shattering of our safety of life in Europe is coupled with empathy for the Ukrainians.

Carol
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Clearing up a lifetime’s worth of stuff
If your loved one has died and it has fallen to you to deal with their belongings, we’re here to help you.


Jane
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Secondary School Places and Grief
High school choices are a huge thing, with some big family decisions made along the way to ensure the school of choice.

Dr John Wilson and Jill Attree
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Talking to Children about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
It’s not realistic to protect children from everything sad or frightening in life. What we can do is give them the tools...

Joan
Feb 24, 20222 min read
The Kiss of Death on a Friendship
Why the people you expect to support you after loss can disappear.

Dulcie
Feb 20, 20222 min read
Forgiveness : What is it, and how can it help you?
Have you struggled to forgive someone who’s done something cruel, thoughtless, or horrible?

Carol
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Bereavement is not a psychological disorder
Grief and depression may both present similarly, but they are different in important ways.

Elke
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Little People – Big conversations
One minute he was here, full of life, and the next he was gone. I never got to say goodbye.

Jill
Feb 1, 20222 min read
How to Survive Valentine’s Day
For some, Valentine’s Day causes many conflicting emotions and can invoke some painful memories.


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Jan 26, 20222 min read
Loss of Self Worth at Work
If you work in an environment where the behaviour of the leaders is bullying, it can lead to a loss of confidence. and cause you stress.

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Jan 23, 20222 min read
From Existing to Living Again
You don’t have to grieve alone and it’s never too soon to start working on your broken heart.

Suzanne
Jan 19, 20225 min read
Grief As a Catalyst For Change After Suicide Loss
You deserve a future filled with meaning and hope that brings your loved one with you.


Teresa
Jan 17, 20224 min read
Grief, Childhood Abuse and Trauma
Do you believe it is possible to recover from Childhood Abuse and Trauma?


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Jan 13, 20222 min read
Bereaved Grief Specialist Launches Guide to Help with Grief
Grieving auntie and grief specialist, Dr Victoria Wilson-Crane from Doncaster has today launched her book, Sixteen Days.


Matt
Jan 12, 20223 min read
Are You Really Listening?
The greatest help you can give a grieving loved one is to park your own emotional needs for the moment, and to let the griever be heard.


Matt
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Living With Grief, Guilt and Regret
Rather than addressing how you feel, you might think you need to be strong by numbing your emotions.


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Jan 6, 20222 min read
Campaigning After Loss
For the past four nights, I’ve been absorbed by the ITV adaptation of Anne Williams’ story to find the truth after her son died.

Emma
Jan 1, 20223 min read
Anticipating the Death of a Loved One
Grief is usually associated with the experience of loss, but anticipatory grief can start as soon as you become aware that death is close.
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