National Grief Awareness Week

This year, from the 2nd to the 8th of December is National Grief Awareness Week. This is an initiative set up to normalise grief and break the taboo surrounding it. This annual event is hosted by The Good Grief Trust, a charity which brings together all of the UK bereavement services, support networks and helplines. Currently, they have over 800 support services, groups and organisations … Continue reading National Grief Awareness Week

Ups and Downs

It’s been a tough week. There have been so many ups and downs, I don’t even know where to begin. I hate burdening people with my loss but sometimes it’s so difficult to put on a fake smile and pretend it doesn’t hurt. On Friday evening, the stress of the whole week and thoughts of where I’m going in life overwhelmed me. I’m afraid to … Continue reading Ups and Downs