Mother’s Day can be a time of love, joy and celebration for many. However, for those who have experienced the death of their mum, mother figure or child, it can be a bittersweet occasion, often trigge…
How do we face Valentine’s Day when someone you love has died? Just as you’ve made it through the grief of the festive season and New Year, along comes February 14th to stir up feelings of loss and so…
The holiday season is often hailed as a time of joy, festivities, and celebration. However, for those dealing with feelings of grief, this time of year can be a poignant reminder of the absence of a l…
Father’s Day can be an overwhelming occasion for those who have lost their fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, or children.
The grief and sadness that come with the absence of a loved one can mak…
If your mum, or mother figure, has died, or you are grieving the death of your child or the loss of a pregnancy – Mother’s Day can be difficult. The day, and the lead-up, can be filled with sadness an…
Sometimes, adults may hesitate to bring children into conversations about death and dying. We think we are protecting them when, in fact, we cannot protect our children from death. They encounter it a…
1. Find ways to remember your loved one
That might be speaking to them out loud, or silently. You could write them a letter, or visit a special place – either with family or on your own.
Looking at ph…
When we are bereaved and mourning the loss of a Father (and it doesn’t matter how long it’s been) seeing the cards in the shops is a constant reminder of what is missing from your life.
Sometimes the…