This episode has been one I wouldn't have done in this way. We've had an avalanche of emotions I this is my way of sharing the point of loving ourselves through all our ups and downs.
The healing process is made up of a spectrum of emotions we call grieving.
Even though we can go through the same situations eg losing someone, what we go through is a very individual experience. And it does not have to make sense to anybody else!
There is no set time frame, pattern or reasons. You are allowed to feel the full rainbow of light and dark. Staying transparent to my journey to hopefully inspire you as you journey along yours, I share with you my take on the feelings is have experienced in this episode. Although an hour! there is so much more I wanted to break down...we'll go there at other times Im sure.
This episode is in no way medical advice, professional opinion or to be utilised wholly as a means of healing. Othe forms of grief and healing have not been intentionally omitted this episode, I have isolated these particular life events of great heartache for my demonstration purposes only. You are your own guide, you shine your gorgeous soul!
This Pod is about how I have encountered grief over time and is in no way an exhaustive or diminishing as to anything you have experienced.
If you have been affected by any of the events contained in the podcast or any you would like to reach out for advice and help about, here are some numbers & services available:
Samaritans 116 123 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cruse Bereavement Support 0808 808 1677
Cruse Scotland 0808 802 6161
Supportline 01708 765 200
Lifeline (Northern Ireland) 0808 808 8000
you're struggling to cope with stress, anxiety or a low mood
you've had a low mood for more than 2 weeks
things you're trying yourself are not helping
you would prefer to get a referral from a GPCall 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:
you need help urgently, but it's not an emergency111 can tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone. Go to 111.wales.nhs.uk or call 111.
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
you or someone you know needs immediate help
you have seriously harmed yourself – for example, by taking a drug overdoseA mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a medical emergency.
Death of a baby or child and/or children affected by a deathMiscarriage Association
01924 200799
www.miscarriageassociation.org.ukOriginally founded by people who had experienced miscarriage it continues to provide support and encourage good care by professionals.
0808 164 3332
[email protected]
www.sands.org.uk
08088 020021
www.winstonswish.org.ukGives support for those caring for children affected by the death of a parent or a sibling and to the children themselves.
0845 123 2304 (Every day of the year 10am to 4pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm)
www.tcf.org.ukSupport for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people expecting or experiencing bereavement and also for their families and friends.
0300 330 0630 Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
www.londonfriend.org.uk
0808 808 0000 (Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm)www.widowedandyoung.org.uk
Provides a self help network across the UK to those who are bereaved through losing their partner/spouse when aged 50 or under, together with their children.
The organisation that has grown out of WAY (above) for people in their 50's and 60's
[email protected]
www.way-up.co.ukA self help organisation which exists to meet the needs of those bereaved by the suicide of a family member or anyone close to them.
0300 111 5065 Lines are open 9am to 9pm every day
www.uk-sobs.org.ukSupport following the loss of a companion animal.
0800 096 6606 everyday 8.30am to 8.30pm
