How to be a ‘grief ally’
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You might have found yourself here as someone you love has experienced the death of someone special to them. You may be thinking, ‘what is a grief ally and how can I be one?’. A ‘grief ally’ is simply someone who wants to show up and be present for their person who is grieving, in whatever way is helpful to them. There are many ways in which you can support a bereaved person, check out our tips below:
1. Show up no matter what
Be present with your loved one. Show them that you care about how they are feeling and that you want to support them through their bereavement. Its normal to feel worried or anxious about supporting a bereaved young person. Sometimes, this worry can lead to avoiding the topic of loss or the person altogether through fear of saying the ‘wrong thing’. The wrong thing would be complete avoidance - this can be really upsetting for the bereaved young person as it can leave them feeling isolated in their grief. The most important thing you can do for a bereaved you...
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