Absolutely true! x.com/Knapsackofgrie…

When my parents died, I was so angry. I often got into fights, was involved in the criminal justice system &took part in risk-taking behaviour. If only someone had known that my anger was protecting my sadness,& all I wanted was help to unpick it as I was to scared to do it alone

Excellent post, thank you for writing! x.com/FloraBaker/sta…

"People can attach meanings to things that remind them of loved ones. Belongings can take on a unique significance. This can help people connect their present and future worlds with the past. But people grieving need time and freedom to understand what they want to do.”

And while we’re on the subject: “Your strong friend,” I’m willing to bet, reaches out to you all the time. The problem is that you don’t notice. The problem is that your response is always “You got this!” and “You’re a boss bitch!” You shut down our vulnerability. Always.

Visited Joy’s tree again today. It was so beautiful that I had to sit and have a bit of a cry. The kids came over and sat quietly with me until I stopped. Don’t know how I would have got through the last few months without them. They give me strength. #doodleaday #widowerlife

There are nights when you can. There are nights when you can’t. And there are nights when you try but don’t make it. They are all equally alright because in grief there is no right and wrong. It’s ok not to be ok x share care #fourlittlewords

What I wish my friends knew: you can't fix my grief. I wish you would just be there with me.

"This is my gift to the next generation, this is my contribution to society, this is my work of art." Talking about my grief. Read more: buff.ly/2LnH0HL #Grief #Loss

Grief is hard. You can't take it away from me, so instead help me make space for it in my life.

My reaction to losing my mom has been to try to keep everything exactly how it was before she died. These tiny details, like the way the shampoo bottles are arranged in the shower, are what I have left.

No one questions my good days, but why are my bad days questioned? #grief

Rachel G Greenberg I talked to someone 30 years out, and during our conversation, he cried. I find so much beauty and so much pain inside that experience. This loss is forever.

#grief : Trying to hold off grief is like standing in the middle of a roaring river trying to hold back the water with your hands. Turn around, lean back, and ride the current with your feet heading downstream. You are less likely to drown. #widow #loss #survival

I’m having one of those days where I just want to call my mum. But I can’t.. so I have to reach inside of myself and have a pretend conversation with the part of her that I have internalised. It’s definitely not the same but it will do. #OneOfThoseDays #Grief

Today may be a reminder of what’s missing. Grief can make you feel alone, especially on days like today. We are here to tell you that you are not alone. Not today, not ever. DM us if you need a friend. . . #hopeingrief #grief #fathersday

“Grief changes us. The pain sculpts us into someone who understands more deeply. Hurts more often. Cries more easily. Hopes more desperately. Loves more openly” ~unknown