The Loneliness of Grief: 3 Things to Help Us Reconnect

⚠️ Content warning: This article is a discussion around death, dying, loss and bereavement. When we talk about loneliness, we might think about the number of friends we have, or how much time we spend alone. Many people can relate to going days without speaking to a single person; this was certainly a reality for peopleContinue reading “The Loneliness of Grief: 3 Things to Help Us Reconnect”

Monday Mojo – Travel the Storm

If your mood was like the weather today, what would you predict: a fabulous ray of sunshine, or cloudy with a chance of meatballs? When we wake up every morning, we never know for sure what the day will bring. We might have plans with good intentions but it’s always possible something – or someoneContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Travel the Storm”

Grief, Loss and COVID-19

Note to the reader: This article is in response to the coronavirus outbreak, and discusses death and dying. It also explores how we may recognise grief and loss, even when no one has died. As the number of deaths continues to rise in the U.K. and around the world, many are facing grief in waysContinue reading “Grief, Loss and COVID-19”

How to help someone you’re worried about

When someone you love is struggling with their mental health, it can be hard to know what to say and do. Sometimes we can feel concerned if our efforts to help someone don’t seem to be working, or frustrated if they say they don’t want or need our help. There are a number of waysContinue reading “How to help someone you’re worried about”

Understanding bereavement: why society needs to learn about grief

In 2019, Prince William surprised well-wishers outside Kensington Palace on what would have been his mother’s birthday, and it sparked a discussion on social media about the “right” way to grieve. “Shouldn’t people be “over it” by now?” ITV’s Loose Women joined in the conversation asking their followers how they mark the anniversary of theContinue reading “Understanding bereavement: why society needs to learn about grief”