Anniversaries, birthdays and holidays, and ways to stay connected to the person who died.
Why the build-up is often worse than the day, how to plan for it, simple rituals that keep them close, and permission to do the day differently.
Nick Begley reviewed by Julia Samuel MBE
· 7 min read
Why staying connected to the person who died helps rather than holds you back, simple rituals and touchstones to try, and how to start writing to them.
Nick Begley reviewed by Julia Samuel MBE
· 6 min read
A simple structure, questions to get you started, how long it should be, readings and poems people often choose, and what to do if you can't face reading it yourself.
Nick Begley reviewed by Julia Samuel MBE
· 5 min read
One of the deepest fears in grief is that you'll lose them twice — first to death, and then to forgetting. That their voice will fade. That you'll move so far into your new life that they'll be left behind. But here's what grief research now tells us: death ends a life, but it doesn't end your relationship. You can learn to love them in absence, not just in presence. And that connection can bring comfort, not only pain.
Team Grief Works
· 6 min read
There's something about the turn of a new year that makes grief feel sharper. Everywhere you look, people are talking about fresh starts, new beginnings, resolutions. But when you're grieving, the idea of moving forward into another year without them can feel less like hope and more like leaving them behind.
Team Grief Works
· 4 min read
As the holiday season approaches — parties, gatherings, festive decorations appearing everywhere — many people find themselves facing something that feels almost unspeakable: the profound disconnect between watching everyone else celebrate while carrying the weight of loss. If that's you this year, you're not alone.
Team Grief Works
· 4 min read
One of the most common fears in grief is the worry that we might forget them. Perhaps you've noticed their voice becoming less distinct, or felt guilt after catching yourself laughing. These moments can feel like a betrayal — but they're actually a normal part of how grief works. Here, we explore why you won't forget them and how to stay connected through love.
Team Grief Works
· 4 min read
