Evolving with grief

13/11/2025

I stood today beside your stone,
Where silence speaks and grass has grown.
The earth was still, but for an autumn breeze and fluttering leaves.
A whisper wrapped around my heart. It wrapped around me like your shawl, the one that remains treasured in my drawer. Holding me close, as did your hands, as did your love.

I traced the letters carved in grace, and felt your smile in that place. Not in the stone, but in the breeze, the rustling leaves, the swaying trees. The sky that's grey, yet offers up a glimpse of light, of hope and life.

I turned away, my steps unsure, but felt your strength and love remain. So now I walk, not quite alone, I know you're here, in my heart and in our home. And when I pause, I hear again, the breeze and earth still know your name.

12/11/2025

Grief is not just sadness, it’s a full-body experience that affects your mind, emotions, and energy levels. Emotional exhaustion occurs when the brain and heart are overwhelmed by prolonged stress, sadness, and the effort of coping with change.

It's the type of intense tiredness that persists - your mind racing night after night and even though you're so desperately tired, you still can't sleep. And even after your brain quiets and you manage to drift off, you wake up with the same feeling of dread and anxiety gripping your heart.

Grief is not just sadness, it’s a full-body experience that affects your mind, emotions, and energy levels. Emotional exhaustion occurs when the brain and heart are overwhelmed by prolonged stress …

09/11/2025

Losing a beloved spouse can be devastating. You may be left wondering how do you now fit into the world? Will you ever go back to who you were? It’s OK to be afraid…

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Losing a beloved spouse can be devastating. You may be left wondering how do you now fit into the world? Will you ever go back to who you were? It’s OK to be afraid… These questions are…

07/11/2025

My twin’s father suffered a brain aneurysm in 2021, during Covid. He subsequently spent 6 weeks in ICU, 3 of them on life support and we weren’t sure if he would survive. The kids were only 8 year’s old at the time, and that’s effectively when they lost their dad.

Unlike bereavement, which follows a clear event like death, living loss arises from ongoing or unresolved life changes that disrupt relationships, identity, or life expectations.

06/11/2025

I’m in mourning for who I once was. What I used to be able to achieve, the person I thought I would be. I don’t recognise this emotional person who second-guesses herself every five minutes and who feels like an imposter...

Menopause often brings a profound sense of emotional vulnerability, as hormonal shifts intersect with other life changes, such as children leaving home or career transitions. For many women, this s…

05/11/2025

Joining a grief support group after bereavement offers emotional connection, validation, and a safe space to heal alongside others who truly understand your loss. Don't isolate yourself, take the step of finding support and begin your path to healing.

Discover the power of community and connection in the healing process, where shared stories and empathetic support can help foster a sense of belonging and understanding when you’re feeling l…

04/11/2025

A wonderful example of living without fear 🥰

03/11/2025

My first marriage ended suddenly. It was short-lived, and in hindsight, a bad decision from the beginning, because it was a ‘carpe diem‘ moment, following my brother’s death at the age of 25. If only I had learned to reclaim my sense of self and how to move forward, back then in 2001, instead of repeating patterns for 20 years...

Should I consider grief coaching following a divorce or post-menopause? Is loss of self-identity worth grieving? Grief coaching after divorce or menopause can be profoundly healing, especially when…

03/11/2025