After someone passes away we often look back on their life and think of all they achieved. And even though we are sad at having lost them we can take comfort knowing that it was a life well lived. Celebrating someone’s life is a good way to cope and deal with the pain their loss … Read more
When someone faces a serious or terminal illness then the care of a doctor is invaluable. They do all they can to try and help our loved ones or friends get better. Unfortunately that isn’t always possible. And although doctors give their all they can’t save everyone. But even if your loved one passes away … Read more
When someone loses an ex husband it can be a strange time. Although they may be separated there will still be a lot of feelings left over. When you’ve been married to someone you don’t just stop loving or feeling affection towards them overnight. Even if years have passed since a divorce their death will … Read more
When we lose a loved one, be that a family member, close friend or pet, it’s so hard to say goodbye. But at some point we have to accept they’re gone and let go. Letting go may seem like you’re giving up on that person or their memory. But nothing could be further from the … Read more
When an acquaintance or someone we don’t know well suffers a loss it can be hard to know what to say to them. When reaching out to friends and family it’s a little more straightforward as your relationship is stronger. But with someone you don’t know well, or an acquaintance, your relationship will be very … Read more
When you lose a father it is a pain like almost nothing else. Something that can compare though is the loss of a stepfather. A stepfather may not be a direct relation but that doesn’t stop the real bonds that form with them. So when one passes away it is understandably a period of grief … Read more
Losing a mother is unbelievably painful. And losing your stepmother is no different. Whilst she may not have been your birth mother she becomes just like one. You form a bond and relationship that is like no other. So when a stepmother passes away it is an incredibly sad and difficult time. For the whole … Read more
Granddaughters are one of the greatest joys in their grandparents lives. Very little can bring such happiness as playing with and seeing your granddaughter. So losing one is beyond devastating. Not just for the grandparents but even more so for the parents and siblings left behind. If you know someone who has sadly lost their … Read more
The funeral of a grandmother is incredibly sad. So often it’s our grandparents, specifically grandmother’s, who become such important parts of our lives – easy to talk to and turn to when we need some advice or wisdom. So your grandmothers funeral is the time to say goodbye and remember how special she was, even … Read more
Missing your mom is natural. When she passed away, even when you’ve just been apart for a period of time, you miss her. That’s because moms are so special. They provide you with love, are there when you need them most and have that knack of making everything alright. So when they’re gone we all … Read more