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Halloween half term tips from WAY

Supporting bereaved children during half-term and Halloween can be challenging, especially when the nights are closing in and talking about ghosts and other spooky themes may trigger emotions linked to loss. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at WAY Widowed and Young to help navigate the upcoming school ...

Coping with bereavement by suicide: Thoughts from WAY members

To mark Suicide Awareness Month, members of the charity WAY Widowed and Young share their thoughts on coping with bereavement by suicide and how to look after themselves and their children. Diane's Story "For me, the suddenness was also really difficult to deal with – one minute Graham was there and the ...
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Summer Holidays on a budget: Advice from WAY members

Are you looking for things to do in the summer holidays that won’t break the bank? Our friends at WAY Widowed and Young have been sharing some money-saving ideas to help you make the most of the summer months without worrying about the cost. I was a teacher when my children ...
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Navigating Father’s Day: tips from widowed parents

Father's Day can be especially difficult for families who have lost their dad or another special male role model in their life. It can be difficult to avoid Father's Day with adverts and social media posts being a constant reminder that your dad is no longer here. Our Full Circle partners ...
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WAY members share tips for Stress Awareness Month

As part of Stress Awareness Month our Full Circle partners at the peer support charity WAY Widowed and Young have some advice from their members about how they manage their stress: The biggest challenge is that you lose your biggest support when you lose your spouse so having some WAY (or ...
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WAY members share how they cope at Easter

Holidays such as Easter can be especially difficult for families who have lost someone special in their life. With so many people sharing their happy moments it can be difficult to avoid the holidays and it can be a constant reminder that your loved one is no longer here. Our Full ...
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