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Gaslighting and grief: the impact we can have on ourselves
Gaslighting is a term we’ve become more aware of over the past few years but we might not realise that we can do it to ourselves.
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What ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ taught us about grief
The series may be best known for its love triangle and beachy nostalgia, but at its heart, it’s a story about loss, growing up, and finding your way when someone you love dies.
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Get Winter Ready: Staying Warm, Safe and Supported
In this blog, discover practical tips and free national services to help you manage bills, stay safe, and get the support you need this winter.
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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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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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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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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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Men in Grief
In this blog, Tim Scott (Senior Service Delivery Lead for the Midlands region at Cruse) shares more about our 'Men in Grief' project and what we hope to achieve through this work.
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‘Mad About the Boy’ – navigating grief with Bridget Jones
The final part of the beloved film franchise explores a new chapter for Bridget Jones, a story that grief is at the heart of.
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What’s one thing you wish people knew about grief?
For National Grief Awareness Week, we asked our social media followers ‘what’s one thing you wish people knew about grief?’
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