Grief and bereavement

What is your most meaningful day of commemoration?

Hello all,I* have recently been thinking about public days of remembrance, commemoration, or other significance to the bereaved community. In mainland Europe these often concentrate on autumn/November, quite separate from the holiday period afterwards, and I have not found much meaning for myself in them.But there are other days - ....

Losing a parent young

Hi I’m new I lost my mum last week. I knew her days were limited and she was suffering so I feel a sort of relief she is not longer in pain . However I feel so empty knowing I have no family left it was always just me and ....

Feeling so lost and empty

My partner died of lymphoma in May. So suddenly 8wks and he was gone. I cant seem to find my new life although i know i should. Everyone seems to have moved on , have coped but i dont know how too. Im stuck in the grey waiting for him ....

Lost my mum just over a month ago

Hello everyone- firstly I hope everyone is doing as well as they can be. I guess im like a lot of people here… writing but don’t actually know why or what to say. I lost my mum on the 6th of September, 13 days after the hospital told us there ....

Loss of wife Jill April 2024

Have found much information on the six stages of grief (Dr David Kessler) and seen some of his videos. Have also talked to senior nurses (gp practice and Rowans Living Well Centre) what I need is what to do now, what strategies to reduce the mental anguish these steps are ....

lost my husband

I have recently lost my husband in May   , we were married for 30yrs I feel so lost without him at the moment I am taking each day as it comes , but its very hard .I am getting threw each day just doing the things  I would have done ....

Lost both parents within 7months

Hi all, Not entirely sure what to write, however here’s my story: in the last 7 months I lost my Dad and now my Mum. I am barely 28 years old with a toddler, working full time and get married in just 3 months time. I feel devastated and alone… ....

Getting through Christmas without a loved one

LOST MY SISTER

Hi everyone.  I am not sure why I am here and I am not sure anyone can help me but I need help.My beautiful sister lost her battle with Cancer just 2 months ago.  She was only 63 and had fought Peritoneal Cancer for 5 years.  She died at home ....

Grief Awareness Week

This week is Grief Awareness Week.Whether it's been one year or many since someone's death, there is no time limit on grief. If you would like to speak to someone about a bereavement, we're here for you on our Online Community. 💛 ....