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The change of seasons, wellbeing and grief
As the clocks change and the seasons shift, many people experience changes in their mood and energy levels.
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Ben’s Story
After losing his mum suddenly, Ben didn't know how to process the enormity of grief. After support from Cruse, he's now in place where he wants to give back in her memory. We're incredibly grateful to Ben for sharing his story with us.
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Miscarriage and Grief: Rachel’s Story
This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Rachel shares her experience of miscarriage- reflecting on the silence around early loss and the comfort that sharing our stories can bring.
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Tribute to Gerard Jacques, 1963 – 2025
It is with sadness that we share the news that Gerard Jacques, a dedicated trustee of Cruse Bereavement Support and Chair of our People and Culture Committee, died recently.
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Grief and exam results day
Whether exam results are a cause for celebration, disappointment, or mixed feelings, grief can complicate everything.
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Ian’s Story
At 62, Ian talks openly about grief. But this hasn't always been the case. He speaks to Cruse about the death of his brother when he was 21 and some of the consequences of bottling up his feelings.
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Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of 7/7
Alison Shotter, Director of Income and Marketing at Cruse Bereavement Support, shares her personal memories of 7/7 and the lasting impact it’s had on so many.
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Tips for coping with traumatic world news
Whether it’s a tragic accident, natural disaster, or violent event, we can be deeply impacted by hearing about traumatic events, even if we’re not directly affected.
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Richard’s story
In November 2023, Richard's Mum died. After struggling to come to terms with the loss, Richard reached out to Cruse for support. We're incredibly grateful to Richard for sharing his story with us.
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Natalia’s Story: From Personal Grief to Collective Healing
Since her Father died in 2019, Natalia has explored her own grief and discovered how creativity can offer a language for grief when words falls short.
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Sarah’s Story
Sarah's husband, Carlos, died suddenly in January 2023. After receiving support from Cruse, Sarah shares her story.
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Pet loss and grief
Our pets hold such an important place in our lives, and we can feel their loss deeply. Writer, content creator and author, Jess Bolton, shares her experiences of pet loss and the things that have helped her since her dogs died.
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