It’s your grief; your story!

The grief that we experience is unique to each one of us. Grief is not a disease, and no “quick fix” exists for how you’re feeling. There is also no right or wrong way to grieve. Each day is different and one day will be good, another will be bad and some days will just be days.

Whatever you experienced yesterday, today or what you might face tomorrow is quite normal.

There are many different feelings that you may experience through grief. Such as anxiety, worry, loneliness, anger, pain, regret, guilt, relief, denial, and many many more.

How you can help yourself?

It’s important at a time of grief and loss that you prioritise yourself and look after yourself. Often talking to other people about your loved one, your memories and your feelings can be of great comfort and can help you take positive steps forward.

Make sure you eat properly, drink plenty and rest. Give yourself permission to grieve; there are no rules or timescales.

Don’t keep your feelings and emotions bottled up or think you have to “be strong” for those around you. If you’re struggling to cope, don’t feel guilty or weak, ask for help.

How Bristol Chaplaincy can help you?

Bristol Chaplaincy provides a suite of services to listen to you and help you take positive steps forward. Chaplaincy provides a safe environment and a compassionate ear where you can discuss anything.

People often find it most helpful when they talk to a family member, friends, faith/spiritual advisor, a GP or another support group.

We are here and available to support you at this time.

If you would like to arrange to speak with one of our chaplains either on the phone or in person, please complete the simple form here.

If you would like to receive one of our free bereavement booklets, please contact us and include your postal address in your message.

Connection Opportunities

We are currently in the process of planning the launch of a bereavement cafe. A space where you can drop in and connect with our chaplains and others who have also lost a loved one. Meeting people who have similar experiences to you can be of great help and comfort.
More information will be added to this page when we are able to launch our connection opportunities, so keep checking here for more information.