“When someone decides that life is too hard and takes their own life, it is often very difficult for those that are left behind to comprehend the desperation and deep pain of the person that has left.” – Author: Caroline Nettle, Spiritual Growth Tools

“Grief is commonly linked with the loss of a loved one, however other types of losses include those which are termed disenfranchised or socially negated (including miscarriages, abortions, stillbirths).” Author: Paula Fenn, Counselling & Psychotherapy Cheltenham Gloucestershire

“There is no right way to grieve. Grieving varies from person to person and from culture to culture. The point about grief is not how it is done but that it should be done somehow.” – Sharn Waldron, Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Sawston Cambridge

Bereavement is a difficult process for everyone, especially children who don’t fully understand their feelings. This story is to help children, and adults, with the grieving process. – Author: Audrey Sandbank, Family Therapist, Reigate Surrey

“Bereavement is the most traumatic physical and emotional experience human beings are likely to experience. Bereavement counselling can help us to realise and begin to understand emotions and changes in mood are normal and that talking these through will enable us to move on.” (22/05/08)