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For parents who lost a son or daughter. There is no word for it; there are people who understand. Talk with people in United Arab Emirates who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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A small team supporting losing a pet and loss of a parent. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Run by people who have been through loss of a parent and loss of a brother or sister themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Practical help for people dealing with loss of a spouse or partner and miscarriage and pregnancy loss, plus a weekly drop-in.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Run by people who have been through loss of a friend and loss of a brother or sister themselves.
Evenings and weekends
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly.
โSorry if this is a lot. I'm not going to tell you everything happens for a reason. It doesn't. But you can get through it. I did, and I'm not especially strong. Keep one thing of theirs close. For me it's his jumper.โ
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder, routine saved me and same time up, same walk, same tea. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.โ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are two years ago. I remember my marriage under strain like it was yesterday. This morning I sang in the car. It changes. It really does. Be gentle with yourself.โ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. I've been there. For me it was a few years back. Mine was my marriage under strain. I went on holiday in the summer and actually relaxed. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold.โ