The Emotional and Practical Impact of Losing a Job You Love
Losing a job is a deeply unsettling experience, but when it’s a job you truly love, the impact can be even more profound. It’s not just the lossof income that stings it’s the sense of purpose, the routine, the relationships, and the sense of identity that come with...
The Gift of Life: Navigating the Complex Choice of Organ Donation
Organ donation is one of the most selfless and life-saving decisions a person or their family can make. Yet, for many, the thought of donating organs can stir a complex mix of emotions. Often, it's not until faced with the devastating loss of a loved one, or the...
The Wait for Justice and Answers: Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Families waiting for justice after the death of a loved one endure overwhelming emotional and psychological strain. The long, uncertain legal process deepens their grief, trapping them in a painful limbo where healing seems impossible. As they seek answers and...
Supporting Bereaved Students: Navigating the Return to School After Summer Holidays
According to the Childhood Bereavement Network, around 46,300 children in the UK aged 0–17 lose a parent each year—about 127 children every day. This means that 1 in 29 school-age children has experienced the death of a parent or sibling, equating to roughly one child...
Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss: Thoughtful Gestures That Make a Difference
When someone passes away, our thoughts naturally turn to the loved ones they’ve left behind, and we instinctively seek ways to offer our support. We also want to convey to that person that they are in our thoughts during this difficult time. There are many ways to do...
The Healing Power of Writing a Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed Away
Grief is a profoundly personal and often overwhelming experience, leaving us with a complex mix of emotions—sadness, confusion, anger, and sometimes guilt—when we lose someone we love. While there’s no universal approach to coping with loss, many find solace in...
Honouring a Loved One: Taking Part in the Olympics
Honouring a loved one who has passed away is a deeply personal journey, and there are countless ways to keep their memory alive in our hearts and lives. Whether through grand gestures or simple, heartfelt acts, honouring a loved one allows us to celebrate their life,...
Understanding Secondary Loss: The Hidden Grief When Someone Dies
When we talk about loss, the primary focus is often on the direct impact of someone's death. This primary loss is the immediate absence of a loved one, the end of their presence in our daily lives. However, there is another layer of grief that is often...
Understanding and Overcoming Thanatophobia: The Fear of Death
Death is one of life's most inevitable certainties, yet it remains a subject that many people find deeply unsettling. For some, the fear of death known as thanatophobia can become overwhelming, affecting their daily lives and mental well-being. What is Thanatophobia?...
Navigating Grief After the Breakdown of a Marriage or Relationship
According to the Office for National Statistics, there were 80,057 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2022, marking a 29.5% decrease compared to 2021, which saw 113,505 divorces. This is the lowest number of divorces since 1971. These figures do not account for...
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