Grief can be overwhelming and intense and sometimes you need a break. Earlier this week, I went for a walk with a friend and took these photos (plus a bonus fly agaric pic I took a few weeks ago because it’s stunning!). It's ok to distract yourself during grief. #grief #bereavement #selfcare

The messy middle of #grief: No longer who you were Not sure who you are now Not yet certain who you're going to be A #metamorphosis underway - like a caterpillar before emerging as a butterfly from its cocoon. Who are you becoming? #griefjourney #transformation #healing #growth

Sitting with your dying loved one: Be as calm as you can Allow love to fill the room Honour all the moments Allow yourself the gift of being human through it Simply being there is all that is needed substack.com/@thegriefcou... #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists #grief #anticipatorygrief

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy 💚. I’ve written about being with my mum in her final hours and what loving presence really means. Read the full reflections here: thegriefcounsellor.co.uk/the-gift-of-... #grief #anticipatorygrief #endoflife #bereavement #palliativecare

The ‘X’ word is fast approaching. Yes, I mean…….Xmas 🎄. Who’s holding the paradox of love it/dread it? Let me know in the comments. For the ‘love it’ part I’ve bought a picture advent calendar to remind me of my youth. My inner child likes this. #griefjourney #lifeafterloss #christmas #selfcare

Next week I’ll be sharing some reflections on being with my mum in her final hours and what it can teach us. If you’re walking a similar path, I hope it brings comfort or language for what you’re carrying. I've shared in the comments 3 things I learned: #grief #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists

I was introduced to the term ‘pulling a geographic’ today. 'Griefly' it means moving location as a way of avoiding dealing with #loss. Makes me think of @jonkabat-zinn.bsky.social's ‘wherever you go, there you are’. We can’t literally ‘move’ away from grief. #bereavement #mindfulness

What’s a word or phrase I can use to describe the process of going through my parents’ home and deciding what not to keep that’s not………..‘get rid of’, ‘chuck’ or ‘throw away’? I need something softer, more reverent. #grief #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists

Read more on Substack: substack.com/@thegriefcou... Today I write about my artwork 'grief bomb'........... #GriefJourney #ArtTherapy #HealingThroughArt #GriefBomb #InnerChildWork #TheGriefCounsellor #TherapistsConnect #TherapistSky

I started a Substack! 💚 A space where I’m writing about #grief, life & the messy moments that touch me. Sometimes it’ll be clear, often messy, always honest & probably a bit sweary! It's not therapy or advice - just sharing what I notice, feel & wonder about in the hope it resonates with others.

I wrote this letter for anyone wondering if they’re grieving 'the right way.' There’s no rulebook. But there is love, presence and gentleness. I hope this meets you where you are 💚. #grief #bereavement #griefjourney #griefsupport #therapistsky #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists #therapists

💚💚If you're an adult when you parent dies, you may notice your role, responsibilities and relationships change. My new blog post explores this in more detail.💚💚 thegriefcounsellor.co.uk/grieving-and... #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists #grief #bereavement #selfcare #blogposts

We generally think about sibling grief as an experience related to the death of a brother or sister we knew. What about 'Unknown Siblings' - the siblings we never got to meet? thegriefcounsellor.co.uk/the-unknown-... #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists

The death of a client can feel isolating and unacknowledged. Confidentiality means we can’t talk about our grief in the usual ways and it can be difficult to know how to process the loss. See my blog post below 👇 thegriefcounsellor.co.uk/.../31/death... #blueskytherapists #TherapistsConnect

The Unspoken Grief of Counsellors: When a Client Dies New blog post about processing the death of my client, disenfranchised grief and ways counsellors can honour their clients and care for themselves thegriefcounsellor.co.uk/.../31/death... #therapistsconnect #therapistsky #blueskytherapists

I came across this video from @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social this morning about the process of dying not being as bad as you think. Sounds flippant but it's not. I found it quite comforting. Does it bring anything up for you about dying - thinking about your own death or someone else's?

Loss can mean many things - of a person or pet, of identity, of a dream, a job, a relationship..... If you're finding it hard at the moment and would like someone to talk to, please visit my website thegriefcounsellor.co.uk. Have a look around and if you'd like to make an appointment get in touch.