No images? Click here Dear FriendLast time we wrote, we were facing the seasons of Christmas and New Year. Those are now behind us, but it can feel like this ‘new normal’ of being a bereaved parent is a constant cycle of such ‘hurdles’. We will soon be approaching Mother’s Day and we have included an article with some thoughts from bereaved mums on facing this special day. As with most things, there is no right or wrong way to approach these hurdles. In our second article, several of our befriending team have reflected on what has worked for them – we hope you find some of their thoughts helpful. However, we know that there are also many ‘tripwires.’ These are the things which just catch you by surprise and trigger a thought or a memory. We can’t prepare for these and it can feel like they knock us sideways. We hear from other bereaved parents some of their ‘tripwire’ experiences and how we can look after ourselves in them. We also share a video of some adult siblings considering their own hurdles and how they have approached them. Not surprisingly, many of the emotions are similar to ours as parents. Maybe there is someone you could pass this on to? We are pleased to be able to continue to offer online support through our day events for both bereaved parents and adult siblings. Booking for our spring online events is now available. We hope to offer some in-person events alongside online ones in 2022. With our love Dave and Jane Park Email us at daveandjane@cff.org.uk A mum’s perspective on lossA number of mums give us a glimpse into the challenges they’ve faced and things that have helped. Hurdles and tripwiresIn this article, other bereaved parents share some of the hurdles and tripwires which they have faced and how we can care for ourselves as we negotiate them When a sibling dies: Hurdles we need to jump – anniversaries, birthdays and ChristmasSome adult siblings reflect on the hurdles and tripwires they have faced as they grieve their loss. Walks for bereaved menWe continue to offer our walks for bereaved men through the winter and into the spring. A time for men to walk and talk in the British countryside. Events for bereaved parents and adult siblings in 2022Our support events are wonderful opportunities to meet and share with others in an atmosphere of understanding. Many find our online support events for bereaved parents and bereaved adult siblings really helpful, and we’ve scheduled more over the next few months. Why not find out more and consider joining us? We hope to offer some in-person events alongside online ones in 2022. Our provisional dates are:
Booking will be available in the spring. Bereaved parent support from Care for the FamilyWe hope you have found this newsletter helpful. there are more articles and other useful links on our website pages. |