Saying goodbye may always be a difficult moment. Sometimes, we may not want to say goodbye to friends after a lovely day out, other times we may use it prematurely to get out of an awkward situation. Then comes what some may class as the most difficult goodbye, the one where it’s time to say farewell to a loved one forever. The loving connections we make throughout our journey called life, be it our siblings, our friends, our loved ones and our children. It may become almost impossible to say goodbye when it’s their time.
It can be a difficult thing to process. Realising that your loved one may not have long left. We may all eventually experience loss but in this blog, we will take a focus on the ways that members of the Community, may find helpful when coping with grief.
Seeing a loved one going through a distressing time may be difficult:
Other members may be at hand to let you know how you’re doing:
It may often be difficult to come to terms with what is happening:
Other members provide their experiences in the hope that it may provide some reassurance:
It can make a big difference knowing there are others who are going through a similar experience:
We may often think about how our final moments may go with a loved one and how best to prepare for it:
Sometimes it may be best for things to be left unsaid due to the pressure ‘final words’ may put on:
It may be a warm feeling knowing that sharing your experience may comfort another member during their difficult time:
It may be difficult to try and open up to those close to us when bereavement occurs. If you don’t feel like posting on the Community, you can always contact the Support Line, if you feel you may need some emotional or practical support during difficult times.
As well as Macmillan services, we would also like to point out Cruse Bereavement Care. They are a dedicated bereavement service and may help support you during this difficult time. They can be contacted on 0808 808 1677 should you ever feel the need to use them.
If you ever feel the need to, please reach out to the support services mentioned above and below. These are just a small selection of interactions available to see on the Community. It may be a difficult subject to discuss, but rest assured, the Community members may be there for you to help lift the burden of such a heavy subject. Although bereavement and grief can make you feel alone, it doesn’t mean you have to face it alone. We’re right there with you.
Further support and resources
Please feel free to take a look at some of the resources and Community forums that are available when it comes to dealing with bereavement:
