Isn’t it time we acknowledged that the death of a pet can be as traumatic as the loss of a friend or family member?…
GRIEF
Those bereaved during lockdown are more likely to experience prolonged grief disorder, study finds
The condition usually affects one in 10 people but jumped up to three in 10 among those bereaved during lockdown…
Life after loss: Becoming a Samaritans volunteer
Samaritans volunteer, Roxy, shares her story of how navigating her own grief led to a journey of supporting others in their time of need…
6 ways grief can affect our bodies
Going through a bereavement can put your body through a lot, both emotionally and physically. Here are six ways you may be able to spot it…
Understanding anticipatory grief
Mourning doesn’t just begin when someone dies – we can often feel the growing sense of sadness long before the dreaded day arrives…
What can we learn from Ed Sheeran’s documentary, ‘The Sum of It All’?
Ed Sheeran’s newest docuseries explores the star’s rise to fame and the challenges he’s faced along the way, from love and loss to finding balance in life.…
Can the soothing nature of craft be used to aid grief?
Throughout history, humans have turned to craft in times of sorrow. But what is it that makes working with our hands such a force for healing?…
How to manage the new year without a loved one
The new year brings reminders of new beginnings, but how can we navigate this when we are grieving?…
Kelsey Parker on the reality of grief and the next steps in her healing journey
Eight months after The Wanted star Tom Parker died of brain cancer, his wife Kelsey reveals her ongoing experience of grief…