I will never forget being with my son Matthew when he was diagnosed with cancer, and the mixed emotions we felt shook us to the core. Shock, fear, anger, denial, helplessness, hopelessness, sadness, and frustration overwhelmed us in that moment. I remember how we held each other so tight. We both shook and trembled uncontrollably,…
Grief, and the emotions felt due to a loss, can be incredibly hard to cope with for both the bereaved and for those who are trying to be supportive. Hopefully, with mutual respect and patience, relationships can withstand the pain of loss and in some cases may grow even stronger. Unfortunately, after losing a loved…
For some people a New Year traditionally means a fresh start, a new diet or maybe joining a gym, but for others in the midst of grief, a New Year can bring a tsunami of mixed emotions. A New Year feels different for those who are grieving. Matthew died in October 2016, and I recall…
I appreciate just how difficult this time of year can be for those missing their loved ones. My son Matthew died on the 28-10-2016 just two months before Christmas. It now feels like a time to endure rather than enjoy! Christmas was a massive event in our family. It was the one time of the…
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