Supporting the Bereaved
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Grief and Mother’s Day: How to Support Someone Who Is Hurting
Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration, but for many, it’s also a painful reminder of loss. Whether someone has lost their mother or a mother is grieving the loss of a child, this day can bring a flood of emotions—loneliness, sadness, and even the pressure to stay silent in the joy of others. Many…
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Women to Remember This Mother’s Day & Ways to Honour Them
Mother’s Day is a time of celebration and gratitude, but for many women, it can also be a day filled with pain, longing and complex emotions. As we take time to appreciate the mothers in our lives, let’s also be mindful of those for whom this day is difficult. A small gesture of kindness and…
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Being Mindful of Mother’s Day: Supporting Those Who Find It Difficult
Mother’s Day is a time of love, appreciation and celebration. But for many it can also be a day of sadness, longing and quiet grief. The weeks leading up to it are filled with advertisements, social media posts and well-meaning conversations about gifts and plans. Yet, for those who have lost their mother, grandmother, child,…
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Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone Who Is Grieving
When someone we care about is grieving, we often feel lost for words. We want to offer comfort, to let them know they’re not alone, but finding the right way to do that can be difficult. While no gift can take away their pain, a thoughtful gesture can remind them they are loved, supported and…
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Small and Meaningful Ways to Support a Grieving Friend
When someone we love is grieving, we often feel helpless. We want to take away their pain, to say the perfect thing, to make everything okay again. But grief doesn’t work like that. There’s no magic fix—only time, love and gentle support.
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What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Who Is Grieving
Grief is messy, unpredictable and deeply personal. There’s no magic phrase that will take away someone’s pain, but showing up with kindness, patience and a listening ear is what truly matters. So if you’re ever unsure of what to say, just remember—less is often more, and presence is everything.
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The Story Behind Our Logo: A Fingerprint of Love, Loss, and Support
At Good Grief, we know that no two grief journeys are the same. Every loss is deeply personal, every experience unique. That’s why our logo—a simple yet powerful fingerprint with the words “Support Through Loss”—was designed to reflect something truly important: grief is individual as is the person we have lost. Why a Fingerprint?A fingerprint…