Category: Personal Stories

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…

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.…

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…

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…

A common theme that arises in discussions at our Loss Foundation bereavement support get togethers is that of anniversaries and special events. This is especially poignant around Christmas and New year, but also moves on to other ‘events’. A main one is the first anniversary of a loved one’s passing; which can seem like a…

Across our Loss Foundation support events we feel privileged to hear your stories and experiences. It takes strength to reach out for support and speak about a loss, and we never underestimate how difficult it can be to do just that. At the same time, we are constantly witnessing the benefits of talking and being…