When I was seven, my dad died suddenly. My brothers were five, six, and thirteen. In that moment, life as we knew it cracked open. Not only did we lose him, but soon after we left our home in Germany, … Read More

Childhood bereavement is more common than we often realise. Every 22 minutes in the UK, a child loses a parent, that’s roughly one child in every classroom. Globally, an estimated 153 million children have lost one or both parents. Behind … Read More

Grief is deeply personal. But there’s one truth almost everyone who has been through it will recognise: it can feel profoundly lonely. Over my lifetime, I’ve lost both of my parents and two of my brothers. Those losses shaped me … Read More

The Myth of “Moving On” Have you ever been told you need to ‘move on’ from grief? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a phrase that society often uses when people are grieving, but the truth is, moving on is … Read More

The Dopamine Circuit in Grieving: Understanding the Neuroscience of Loss Grief is one of the most profound emotional experiences humans go through, deeply impacting both psychological and physiological states. While traditionally seen as an emotional response to loss, neuroscience has … Read More

Grief has a way of pulling us out of the present moment. It can feel like being trapped in a fog, disoriented, detached, and emotionally distant from the world and the people we love. When we lose someone or something … Read More

The Universal Experience of Grief Grief is a universal human experience, yet the way people mourn, remember, and honour their loved ones varies widely across cultures. While some societies emphasize quiet reflection and solemn rituals, others celebrate the deceased with … Read More