Short messages on Bereavement from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Bereavement affects us all. Winston’s Wish is a non-profit organisation set up to help bereaved children make sense of death and rebuild their lives.
Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
Mother’s Day should be a day for celebration and appreciating our mothers for what they do for us, but for some people it is a day of sadness and wishing. If you know someone who may be in this position then think about how they may feel. Some of them can’t even go and visit their loved ones because they’re too far away or don’t know where they are. Not everyone has their Mum around on Mother’s Day.
If someone close to you has died and you are aged 17 years or younger then you can contact Nelson’s Journey for help and support: Nelson’s Journey – supporting bereaved children in Norfolk (01603 431788).
Isla’s older brother died in an accident. She was scared she would forget him. She created a memory box to remind herself of all the good times they shared.
Kris (19) found life tough after his Dad died. He felt he had to look after his younger brothers to help his Mum while his friends were out partying. Kris felt lonely.
Jake’s Gran died after a long illness. He used to spend lots of time with her. He was worried other family members would die. It is common to feel like this.
Sophie (16) was very shocked when her Mum died suddenly. She couldn’t concentrate in school. Over time things got easier but she still misses her Mum every day.
At some point in our lives we all experience the death of someone close to us. We can feel a range of different emotions as we come to terms with our loss.