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GRIEF
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…
6 tips on how to talk about baby loss and support a grieving friend
It can be hard to know what to say to someone grieving the loss of a baby. Here, we provide tips for finding the right words…
Emily Dean on grief and the healing power of dogs
After her sister died, followed by both her parents, Emily encountered a period of great change and self-discovery, resulting in a decision to write her own story, and welcome four paws into her life…