Mourning doesn’t just begin when someone dies – we can often feel the growing sense of sadness long before the dreaded day arrives…
GRIEF
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…
5 compassionate ways to deal with grief-related guilt
Following a bereavement, you can become overwhelmed with difficult emotions. Addressing them head-on can be the key to working through them…
Understanding grief: a guide to helping a loved one through bereavement
Our expert columnist Bhavna explores the ways grief can enter the rich tapestry of life…
Louise Pentland: “You have to live twice as hard now…”
Louise Pentland joins Happiful's podcast 'I am. I have' to talk about adulting, boundaries, grief and her love of writing…
How to navigate anniversaries of traumatic events
The anniversary of a traumatic event can bring up feelings you experienced at the time, even years later. Learn more about these ‘anniversary reactions’ and ways that you can cope…