A guide to supporting someone who is bereaved
Are you finding it difficult to know how to help someone who is grieving? Are you grieving yourself, and wish you could explain to your loved ones and friends what it is you need? This video could help to explain how people can help those who are grieving.
There are also pages on this website you could refer to, or share with your loved ones. Don’t forget that we also have a support forum here on the website that you can register for if you feel it could be helpful. This is somewhere where you can connect with others who have been through, or who are going through, similar experiences.
How you can hold space for someone who is grieving….
We all want to help those we care about when they experience something difficult. Holding space for someone is one way you can do this. Heather Plett gives a lovely description of holding space for someone:
“It means that we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they’re on without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome. When we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgement and control.”
You can read more about how you can hold space for someone who is having a difficult time here.
Gary’s story
Did you read about Gary Rohan’s story in the Brisbane times a few weeks ago? We thank Gary and Amie for being brave enough to share their story, and for shedding light on the experience many of you have gone through. Gary and Amie recently received a diagnosis of anencephaly for one of their twins in their current pregnancy. Our thoughts are with them both.
You can read more about Gary and Amie’s story here.
Gina’s story
Women may terminate a pregnancy for many reasons. One of those reasons may be because they receive a diagnosis of genetic abnormalities. Read Gina’s story here: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/another-baby-would-break-us-the-mothers-who-choose-to-terminate-a-pregnancy-20170914-gyhdip.html
Remember that we offer a support forum for women and couples who have terminated pregnancy due to fetal abnormality. If you feel that this is something that might be helpful for you, you can register here.