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Will grief ever go away?

When people experience the death of someone they know, the feelings of grief may feel intense, extremely painful, or even overwhelming. A question we often get asked by grieving young people is, “Will grief ever go away?”. This question doesn’t necessarily have a straightforward answer. For some people, certain feelings go ...
Mum and two young children sat on a bench looking at countryside - bereavement support services from Winston's Wish

How to explain death to a child

Death can be a difficult concept for children to understand, especially young children, and it can be equally difficult to know how to begin to explain it. We find it’s best to be honest, explain what has happened in a clear way and let them know they can ask questions ...
What is grief

What is grief? Young people share what grief is to them

Grief is the term used to describe the feelings you have after someone has died. Grief is different for everyone but experiencing grief for the first time as a child or young person can present even more challenges than experiencing grief as an adult. We asked young people with experience ...

How can military families remember someone who has died?

There are many occasions when children, young people and families will remember someone who has died. Maybe on their birthday, anniversaries, religious festivals and any days that are significant to them. For military families, there are also public days, including Remembrance Day and Armed Forces Day, when you will think ...
Lost for Words book for bereaved children

New book to help young people through grief

A new free e-book has been released for Children’s Grief Awareness Week, featuring a collection of personal insights and advice for bereaved children by bereaved children, including those who have been supported by Winston’s Wish. Lost for Words: Advice for Children About How to Deal with Grief was conceived and edited ...
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