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Starting a New Year Without Leaving It All Behind: Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

A new year can feel bittersweet when you’re coping with an absent father or grieving a loved one. Social media may push a ‘new year, new me’ message, but you don’t have to erase your past or set grand resolutions. This blog explores how to acknowledge pain without leaving precious memories behind - because healing doesn’t follow a calendar date, and simply honouring your feelings is enough.

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Finding the Middle Ground: Setting Realistic Boundaries When You Have an Absent Father

Struggling with the emotional toll of having an absent father? You’re not alone. This post explores how to break free from the extremes - overcompensating or shutting down - and find a healthier middle ground. Discover practical strategies for setting realistic boundaries that honour your feelings, protect your energy and help navigate complex family dynamics with more ease.

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Understanding Disenfranchised Grief: Navigating Unrecognised Loss

Disenfranchised grief is a form of loss that society often overlooks or invalidates. This type of grief can occur after losses that aren’t typically acknowledged, such as being estranged from your family, the death of a pet or a miscarriage. In this post, we explore the nature of disenfranchised grief, it’s impact on emotional wellbeing and how to find support.

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