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Anniversaries and Events when Grieving
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 […]
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Triggers in Grief
Unexpected triggers can pop up day-to-day catching you off guard with your grief and bringing on a surge of emotions, whether it be walking down a supermarket aisle or seeing […]
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Getting Over the Next Hurdle
There are many events during the year that people struggle to navigate following a bereavement; as well as other milestones like birthdays, or anniversaries. We are surrounded by reminders of […]
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Feeling Isolated
Feeling isolated is a common experience after a loved one has died, particularly after an initial burst of extra support around the time our loved one dies, e.g. the coming […]
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Acceptance
At our bereavement support support group sessions we sometimes find ourselves discussing the word ‘acceptance‘. “What do I need to do to accept my loss?” “How do I get ‘there‘? […]
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Feeling Anger
It can be hard to see others enjoying the relationships you have lost and this can lead to associated feelings of anger and resentment. People sometimes express feeling guilty and often […]
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Caring for the Carers
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 […]
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Taking Our Own Advice in Grief
Many of the people we support at The Loss Foundation express frustration at a lack of receiving useful information when they become bereaved; nobody tells you that you may lose […]
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Modern Loss: Candid Conversation about Grief by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner
Thank you so much to Helena, a friend of The Loss Foundation, for her review of Modern Loss: Candid Conversation about Grief by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner. “Honest, insightful, empathetic, […]
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My Mind is All Over the Place
We often have diverse attendees at our support events; younger and older members, people who have lost partners and parents, people who had been newly bereaved, and people who had […]
