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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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Turn Your Old Clothes into Compassion: Partnering with ‘We Recycle Clothes’ to Support The Loss Foundation
At The Loss Foundation, we’re constantly seeking innovative ways to support those affected by cancer bereavement and offer help when it’s needed most. We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with ‘We Recycle Clothes,’ a sustainable initiative that allows you to turn your old clothes, handbags, shoes, and accessories into funds for our vital work. …
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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…
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Coping
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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 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…
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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 the first strawberries of the season. These small reminders throughout the day can bring up many different memories, emotions, thoughts and more. This reminds us…
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2022 – Everything We’ve Achieved
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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 occasions like these at our every turn with messages bombarding us about celebrations and coming together with the people we love. If you don’t feel…
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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 together for the funeral or the busy organisation that is required in the immediate aftermath of death. When these things have passed life can feel…
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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‘? Theories of grief often talk about ‘stages‘ in the bereavement process. Many think of Kubler Ross’s theory of grief and wonder how and what it…
