Talk….

That’s it.

Start a conversation about your own experiences of grief or start a conversation with someone who may be living with grief. Yes, it’s hard, but it’s essential.

Grief will affect us all and it can affect us in many different ways.

It should not be a taboo subject.

Let’s start and have the conversations about the wonderful people and things we have lost, and remember grief is not just about losing people, but pets, jobs, relationships and lifestyles.

Talking can help, but sometimes we’re just too afraid.

This week, try and change that. The more we talk the easier it becomes for all of us and we can all feel supported and the stigma around the taboo subject of death and loss will start to dissipate.

Simply #openuptogrief

My personal grief is not just the tears and sorrow, but the memories, smiles, love and adoration for those I have lost, especially for my husband Simon.

We want to use #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek to help support those living with grief and encourage you to #shareyourstory

By sharing we can move from a place of fear to a place where we can talk about our grief with love and pride, embrace it and move forwards with it.

Loss is hugely difficult, I’m only too aware, but the love can outweigh the sorrow, which allows us to find some meaning and still live our lives with the love of those we have lost filling our hearts.

Share your story. Talk about those you have loved and lost and always feel free to talk to me if the grief feels overwhelming.

We are here to share your pain and create a safe place for you to share the love of those you have lost.

If you want to read more about my personal grief story and gain confidence in how to open up about your own, why not check out my book ‘The Three Taboos: Cancer, Grief & Mental Health‘

Much love 
Tabby xxx

For more grief support check out: The Good Grief Trust, Cruse Support or Samaritans