Grief and bereavement

Surprises when clearing the house of a loved one

Dear Community,Many of us, at one point or another, have to clear a loved one's home or sort through their possessions, perhaps when they are entering a care facility or after their death. This process is never easy, but it can also bring with it some surprises.Have you found anything ....

Where do you go to remember a loved one?

Grief on screen

Dear Community,I recently saw the Bridget Jones 4: Mad About the Boy in the cinema, and was talking to friends about it afterwards. It turns out we had very different reactions to the film.My friends were not aware before they watched the film that it deals, among many other things, ....

New videos about grief

Hi everyone. I'm Jess and I work in the Information and Support content team at Marie Curie.We've created new videos about grief. They cover what grief feels like, what helps with grief, and how to support someone who’s grieving.In the videos, four people share their own stories, showing that everyone ....

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 ....