Guidance and support for widowed mums

Insights on grief, parenting, and rebuilding life after loss.

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How to talk to a grieving child (without shutting them down)

Many parents worry about saying the wrong thing to a grieving child. But often, it’s not what you say, it’s..

Dreading December: How widowed parents survive christmas

Why the holidays hurt – and how to get through them with your children There’s a particular heaviness that arrives..

When your child leaves home: Joy, grief, and letting go

When your child leaves home: How milestones can carry both joy and grief In August, my oldest daughter moved away..

Travelling after losing your partner

Losing your partner profoundly changes your life. Every aspect, from daily routines to future dreams, is affected. One..

When grief enters the family: How family dynamics are affected

May 15 is designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Families – a day to reflect on..

The elephant in the room

Spring is officially here, bringing longer, brighter days filled with sunshine and warmth. For many of us, spring also..

What do you say to someone who has suffered a loss?

Are you unsure what to say to someone who has suffered a loss? What do you say to someone who..

The Stages of Grief | Does Your Grief Follow the Grief Stages?

The 5 or 7 stages of grief  You might have heard about the stages of grief, and since you’ve opened..

How do you process grief?

As a grief counsellor, I’m often asked, “How do you process grief?” It’s an important and..

How are you?

How to talk about grief: Meaningful questions to support others Have you ever experienced bumping into someone you know..

Losing the world as you know it

When you lose someone you love, you lose an entire world When we lose someone we love, our whole foundation..

The key benefits of forgiveness during the grieving process

Whether you’re grieving the loss of someone who is still alive but no longer part of your life—such as after..

18 surprising facts about forgiveness and why you should let go

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who hurt you deeply? It feels unfair, doesn’t it? They caused the harm..

How to get rid of feelings of guilt following a loss

Are you lugging around feelings of guilt about someone important to you who died? Are those feelings hanging around long..
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