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.

Grief is complex, and feeling relief after someone dies - whether due to the end of their suffering or the closure of a difficult relationship - is a natural and valid response. This blog explores why relief is a common part of grief, including when dealing with the death of an absent father, and offers guidance on navigating these emotions with compassion.

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.