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Our blog is a space to read real stories, advice and thoughts from others who have experienced the loss of one or both parents. If you’d like to submit a story, follow this link!
Navigating a New Year
In this post, Ben, discusses the difficult feelings that often come with the new year and how he has found ways to cope with the transition.
Eloise’s Story
In this post Eloise discusses the loss of her dad, her journey with grief, counselling and how she honours her dad’s memory.
TW: suicide & Covid
Becoming a different version of yourself after grief
In this post, Alice, discusses the year abroad she embarked on after her dad passed away. She discusses the changes she’s saw in herself after these experiences.
Grief isn’t just for Christmas – it’s for life.
While the festive period can be full of joy, excitement, and indulgence, it can also be incredibly lonely, triggering and upsetting for those of us grieving.
Anniversaries and friendships
In this post, Alice, discusses her relationship with anniversaries and friendships. She delves into her thoughts on anniversaries, specific dates and also how friendships have changed two years on from her dads passing.
Teigan’s Story
Teigan lost her mum at 11 but has gone on to be a grief advocate, supporting chairites, speaking on Women's Hour and creating her own Edinburgh Fringe play about the problems behind the stages of grief.
Secondary Grief
In this article, Ben, delves into his experiences of secondary grief, which he describes as ‘ when you attach meaning to a date or experience, and you go through that feeling of loss all over again.’
Leading After Loss - Nics McLaren
In this article, Nics an Insight Director with a focus on Responsible Business shares her experience of losing her father at 18 and how this has impacted her outlook on life and career.
There Is No ‘Easy’ Way to Lose Someone
The road of loss is hard, and when we lose someone there are so many what ifs that come along with it which leads us to ask the question of if there is really a preferable way to lose a parent?
Liam’s Story
In this post, Liam shares his story of losing his mum at the age of 30 and how opening up about his grief journey has helped him, from creating content online to talking with friends.
Press Pause
When you lose a parent you want the world to stay still, you’re desperate to find a pause button that doesn’t exist. It can be so difficult to see everyone else going on with their lives when you feel stuck in your loss and grief. But you’re never alone.
Grief and Health Anxiety
From moving away, challenges with talking about her struggles, lockdown and therapy, Carly delves into her journey with health anxiety after her dad passed away.
Loss and Other People
In this post, Ben, talks through the differences he has found in those who empathise and those who sympathise with your loss and why you need both types of people.
(Literally) Moving Through Grief: How Exercise Helped Me Cope After My Mum Died
In this post, Lucy discusses how exercise has helped her in her grief journey.
Eilidh’s Story
In this article, Eilidh shares the story of losing her mum and a poem that she wrote about her journey with grief. TW: COVID.
Saroop’s Story
In this article Saroop discusses the loss of her mother at 18 and how this has impacted her career in Fashion. It's a really honest and open article covering topics from guilt, moving away from family, therapy and the transition to university.
The Solidarity of Sorrow: How My Best Friend Helped Me Navigate Grief
In this post, Mark shares his experience of losing his mum and how his best friend, Ryan helped him through his grief.
Anita’s Story
In this article, Anita Mangan shares her story of losing both parents and things that have helped her through her grief journey!
Leading After Loss - Nick Stocker
Welcome to the third post in our 'Leading After Loss' series 💭 In this article, Nick shares his experience of losing both his parents and how that has impacted his career and leadership style.
Processing Guilt
In this post, Ben, talks about the guilt he felt after his dad passed away. Particularly around his relationship with his mother and helping her process her grief.
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