A gentle collection of guidance and practical support for parents, grandparents, families, and the schools, hospitals and counselling services who walk alongside them.
This is a space to read at your own pace – practical, gentle articles on talking to children about death, supporting siblings, and finding your way through grief, alongside resources for the professionals who support families too. If you’re looking for my own, more personal story, you’ll find that over on the blog.
Featured articles
How to talk to children about death: tips for parents
The whirlpool of grief – a widely-used model for understanding the different stages and pulls of grief
Children’s books about death and dying
How professionals can use The Dragonfly Story
How professionals can use Life, Without You
Water Bugs and Dragonflies – the original fable
Book review: Through the eyes of a lion, Levi Lusko – my review on a Pastor’s story about grieving following the sudden death of one of his children
Help and support links – UK bereavement support charities
Coping with Christmas after the death of your child
Hypochondria, Anxiety, And Grief: What Comes After Loss – my guest post for Still Standing Magazine
Don’t Hurry To Ask Me Why My Child Died – my guest post for Still Standing Magazine
5 Tips For Using Social Media When You’re Grieving – my guest post for Still Standing Magazine
3 Ways To Avoid Burnout When Supporting Grieving Friends – my guest post for Still Standing Magazine
Overcoming Grief Sabotage – my guest post for Still Standing Magazine
Get in touch
If you have questions, would like guidance, or simply want to share how something here has helped, I’d love to hear from you: CDOffice@virginmedia.com
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I too have experienced loss. I don’t want to blog my story/stories, but my losses have been profound. Loss of my parents, two brothers, my fiance and now my sister is on hospice all within a 2 month period. I am now the old folk providing care and support for my family while working as a Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for Agape Senior. I also have my sister at my home to ensure she gets the best of care.
Hi Alma, i was so saddened by your comment as you mentioned the profound losses in your life. I often think I’m only dealing with one death, which is enough, and to lose more loved ones seems unbearable. You sound like you are doing great work in their memory. Thank you so much for sharing that with me xxx
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Hello Alma . My deepest condolences for your loss.I too have recently loss my significant other of 7 years. We shared 4 children together ( 2 sets of twins) and i started blogging recently and it feels amazing to express my feelings because i feel so alone without him. Im truly trying to find other peiple like me to connect and find comfort in. Could you help me find women like me . i assume by sharing my blog or posting on my blog or if i leave a post. I truly dont know whats the most effective. I Just want to connect.
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