Sibling Grief Club

[Neil Bradley @bradder1928]

Those kids in Derry, the kids in Tallaght and the young kid in Kerry this weekend, all here on Monday morning and gone by the weekend. How precious and fragile life can be. May God bless them and give there families the strength they need 🙏

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

Kitty Wheeler shares how reading, writing and drawing helped her after her friend's death. 💜

Take a look at her recent blog post where she shares book recommendations and how reading other people's stories made her feel less alone.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/BvkQApkpTP

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

This week marks #DementiaActionWeek. 💜

When someone is diagnosed with dementia you might experience a sense of loss and grief. These feelings may be difficult to cope with.

@alzheimerssoc provide specialised support for those who are struggling.

👉 https://t.co/4EPSDrQJ8v

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

@garethcowlin @TCFcharityUK You are in my heart today Gareth as is your sister! It is a huge loss and it will forever be felt, regardless of the passage of time. 💜

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

When someone dies by suicide, it can be really difficult to return to normal life.

You might experience:
🗯️ Anger
❓ Unanswered Questions
😔 Guilt
💭 Stigma

Here are some ways to support yourself and organisations that can help 👇

https://t.co/ffODWPtU3L #Grief

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

@murray_sfcm1969 @MaiaDunphy She was definitely trying to comfort us, I don't doubt that for a second but it failed miserably. 🙈

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

@LucyM69230292 @MaiaDunphy They are known as 'rent-a-wake' where I'm from!

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

When someone dies in a traumatic way, it can be difficult to cope.

Here are some reactions that are common after a traumatic event:

👉 Disbelief
👉 Anger
👉 Fear
👉 Feeling Numb
👉 Flashbacks

All of these are normal reactions.

Read more here:
https://t.co/uGorn2Y84N

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

@louisemcsharry So sad & shameful.

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

Part 14👀See the full series on https://t.co/ewc3ejVgQl
👌Thanks to artist @thehiraethclub for this inspirational grief comic.

#thehiraethclub #griefjourney #siblingloss #siblinggrief #griefsupport #copingwithgrief #griefcomic #siblinggriefcomic

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

What a beautiful story shared with Sibling Grief Club... compassion at its absolute best. #siblingloss #griefstory

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

At first there was only that HUGE grief, now I've found little pockets of air where I can breathe again....💜

[Ricky Gervais @rickygervais]

Together with @theCALMzone, #AfterLife & @NetflixUK have donated 25 benches to councils around the UK. Visit CALM for more info https://t.co/mRPdRztLP5 #AfterLife3 HOPE IS EVERYTHING

[Sibling Grief Club @ClubSibling]

Me trying to squeeze all my grief and loss into a one hour therapy session.......😩😂

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

Our #grief counsellors are here to talk to anyone who needs support from 9am-9pm Mon-Fri on our CruseChat online service. 💜

Click the ‘CruseChat’ box in the right-hand corner of our website and they can help you make sense of how you’re feeling 👇

https://t.co/Q9d5lsSi9c

[The Compassionate Friends UK @TCFcharityUK]

Some alternative new year resolutions for the bereaved... 🧡

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

Sharing stories is a way to keep memories of loved ones alive. 💜

That’s why @DyingMatters runs #IRemember – creating a space for you to share memories of those you have lost and open up conversations around death and dying.

👉 Find out more https://t.co/JmD46Jtt9D