The Many Kinds of Loss
02 of 08If it mattered to you, it's worth grieving.
When someone dies
Whether it was expected or sudden, losing someone you love can turn your world upside down. An expected death can bring its own grief long before the end. A sudden death can leave you in shock, replaying what happened or what you didn't get to say.
When a death is traumatic
Losing someone to suicide
Grief after suicide can bring overwhelming questions, guilt and sometimes stigma or silence from others. You did not cause this, and you deserve support. StandBy Support After Suicide offers free support to anyone affected, no matter how long ago it happened.
Losing a pregnancy, a baby or a child
The loss of a pregnancy, a baby or a child is one of the most profound griefs there is. It can also be one of the least talked about. Red Nose Grief and Loss offers support to families, whenever the loss happened.
Losses that aren't always recognised
Some losses don't come with sympathy cards or time off work. The end of a marriage or a life long friendships. Estrangement from family. Losing a pet. Infertility. A diagnosis that changes your future. Losing a job, a home or a sense of who you were.
When others don't see a loss as "real", it can leave you grieving quietly and alone. Your grief is still real.
Grieving someone who is still here
When someone you love has dementia, a serious illness or an addiction, or has changed in ways that feel like losing them, you might grieve them while they're still alive. This can be confusing and lonely, especially when you're also caring for them.
Anticipatory Grief
When you know a loss may be coming, grief can begin long before it happens. You might spend months or years bracing for the news. When it finally comes, the pain can still overwhelm you.
