Bereavement Support - Grief Chat

Bereavement Support from Grief Chat

Most people expect to be very upset or distressed when someone close to them has died. What takes many
people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they
last. People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You
might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you’re not even sure
what normal is anymore.

Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well intentioned people may say to you, ‘Time is a great healer.’ Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is
more difficult as the weeks and months go by.

We know that no-one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But we do understand that it’s
sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of
bereavement of your life and this is why we offer the GriefChat bereavement support service.