How to Tell Children About Death
As an adult it can completely overwhelm and consume us. For children, it can sometimes be even harder to move through and past the death of a loved one, primarily because they simply might not have the emotional capability and understanding to deal with such a situation. Some people believe that they should withhold the […]
What is Bereavement Therapy?
It can take months, sometimes even years, to even begin understanding how you feel when you lose a loved one. Emotions are heightened, some of them are new and they’re often so intense it feels as if we will be overwhelmed! Sometimes it feels as though we simply cannot cope with everyday life, that we’re […]
Don’t Feel Guilty
The end of someone’s life can be quick or it can be drawn out. It can be painful, or it can be painless. Whilst it is sad for the person whose life is coming to an end, some people don’t take into account how difficult it can be for the family around them. If someone […]
Life After You
There is no good time for someone to die. Yes, if they have been suffering it can be somewhat of a relief when they finally pass as it means they are no longer in pain but unfortunately, their passing means that you are the one left to suffer. Grief is always challenging, and if you’re […]
It’s OK to Love Again
Sometimes it might be hard to comprehend, but it is OK to love more than one person in your lifetime. We do not have a limit on the amount of love we have to give. When our children are born, we often think about how we never knew that we could love something so much. […]
How to Cope with The Death of a Pet
When someone you love passes away, it is very natural to feel sad, show grief and expect friends and family to give you the understanding and comfort that you need. However, when it comes to the death of a pet, we don’t always get that understanding. Some people will simply not be able to comprehend […]
What to Keep When Someone Passes
There is no defining the feeling of loss because it is different for each and every one of us. When someone passes it can affect us in small and what might be perceived as insignificant ways or in huge categoric waves of sorrow. Either way, it is life changing. Then, as time passes and the […]
Finding hope in difficult times
We live in a time where the current “trend” is positivity. It’s all about self-care, mindfulness and happiness which I completely support as it’s good for the soul. However, when you stop to look at the state of the world and the events that are happening, it’s not hard to understand why so many have […]
Feeling bad about feeling good
When we experience deep sorrow for whatever reason, one of the hardest things that follows can be feeling good once again. A moment of happiness can fill us with remorse, guilt and all sorts of other things – isn’t it ironic that a feeling of happiness can make us feel so bad. It is incredibly […]