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Voices from Ethnic Minority Communities
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Grief Comes in Waves
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10 Ways to Practice Self Care in Grief
Grief, an intricate and inevitable part of the human experience, can feel like an unpredictable tide, leaving us with emotions that range from heartache to healing. The loss of a loved one shakes the very core of our being, upending routines, and altering perspectives in ways we might not be prepared for. In these moments…
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Needing a Space
We often start our bereavement support group sessions by asking if anybody wants to share anything in particular; how they have been, what they are finding difficult, a story of their loved one, etc. This often sparks interesting discussions; often people share that they cannot put into words why they come to the groups. It…
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How Do I Approach Bereavement?
Each of us have different approaches towards bereavement and grief – we all have different views and different needs when dealing with loss. Some people gravitate to being around family and friends, whereas other might want to be around people who have experienced something similar, which could lead them to support groups such as ours.…
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Trying to Remember and Wanting to Forget
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Aiming for Normality
Many people just attempt to maintain a “normal life” following the death of a loved one. This can range from returning to work, visiting family members, spending time with friends, and even just leaving the house for a walk. Whether it is six months or six years since your loved one passed away it can…
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We All Need Outlets
Our Loss Foundation bereavement support groups and events provide a great opportunity for people to share where they are at with grief. It is not uncommon for people to feel like they are doing reasonably ok at coping one day, but feel completely bereft and hopeless the next. And that can be a scary feeling.…
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How Do I Adapt to Loss?
At our Loss Foundation bereavement support events we often find ourselves talking about what it is like adapting to a life without our loved ones; the emotions it evokes, the smallest of reminders that take us by surprise, the unpredictable nature of grief, and how we find ourselves oscillating between coping and not coping. For…
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Loving Again – Grief and New Relationships
When a beloved partner of ours dies, the topic of having new romantic relationships may arise at some point, either in comments from others, or thoughts of our own. What do we think about embarking on a new romantic relationship? Is it something that we think is possible? Is it something that we suddenly feel…
