Grief is a very personal journey. Every bereavement is different and every individual grieves differently. There is no ‘right or wrong’ way to feel. A lot of people feel distressed about how they’re grieving, having expectations about for how long they should be grieving, or whether an aspect of their grief is normal. The process is personal and no two deaths are the same. Be kind to yourself, allow yourself to work through your grief at your own pace and reach out for help and support if needed.
The resources below provide information about grief and grieving:
At a Loss are a charity that provides a wealth of resources and information regarding all aspects of bereavement and grieving At a Loss
The Good Grief Trust describe themselves as an organisation run for the bereaved, by the bereaved. They offer a wealth of information on all aspects of grief, from funerals, to coping strategies, self-care and to connection with others. They provide a large resource on other organisations that support people with grief and have specific information for many different types of loss, such as losing a parent, child, sibling or a friend; The Good Grief Trust
CRUSE Bereavement Care offer information about many aspects of grief via downloadable booklets that provide information on many aspects of grief, including how to look after yourself or someone else who is experiencing grief: Grief Booklets
Neurodivergence and Grief
For people with Neurodivergence, this link provides resources and information about how the grieving process may affect people with neurodivergence differently and how to support someone with neurodivergence through grief: Neurodiversity and grief
After the loss of someone close, it is normal to grieve over a period of time that differs for everyone. Every loss is different and there is no set pathway through grief or a timeframe that applies to everyone. Grief is very personal and individual process. Sometimes, even after many months or even years, people can feel ‘stuck’ in their grief and unable to move forward.
Cruse have provided an information page about complicated grief and ways of helping: complicated grief
Many people find it difficult to talk about death and dying, especially in anticipation of an approaching death or the recent death of a loved one. Opening up conversations about death is a sensitive area. HopsiceUK provides the following resources, offering information on how to gently explore and talk about death with those facing loss and experiencing grief: Dying matters resources
