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Find out more about our work and read our latest blog posts from staff, volunteers and guests.
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Gill’s Volunteer Story
From Teaching to Volunteering at Cruse
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Rachael’s Story
After Rachael's Mum died suddenly, her community helped hold her up when so much felt like it was falling apart. We're incredibly grateful to Rachael for sharing her story with Cruse.
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Michael’s Story
When he was 19, Michael faced the sudden loss of his Mum. He talks to Cruse about the impact of burying his feelings and what he has now learnt about managing grief.
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Alice’s Story
"Grief doesn’t have to be the end of your story, but it is part of it."
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Dylan Llewellyn’s Story
"There are still days when it hurts, but I am now able to turn my grief into something more positive."
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Chigs’ Story
After his Dad died when he was just twelve, Chigs spent years keeping his grief inside. Now a Cruse Ambassador, he shares his story to encourage others to talk about grief and get support.
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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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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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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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