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Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi SANE Community,

This fortnight we welcome Griefline as our special guests for a Topic Tuesday on Grief and Loss. Griefline support Australians experiencing grief, offering support through their helpline and online community.

Grief and Loss:

Grief is a natural response to the loss of something or someone important to us. At some point in our lives, every person will experience grief and loss in some way.

While we all experience loss and grief, the emotional and physical pain when we lose something or someone we love will be felt differently from person to person, and often from loss to loss.

This Topic Tuesday will hold space for us to discuss the grief and loss we have felt in our lives, how we have coped and what we can do to support a loved one who might be experiencing grief.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 3rd of August 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

Want to receive a reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' button below.

New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

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This topic is an important one for those who have experienced, might be experiencing or could experience loss. While each of us have different experiences of grief and loss, we want to make sure that this space is an open and respectful space to hold all of our experiences. Before joining this discussion, we would encourage you to familiarise yourself with the community guidelines so we can make this space as supportive as possible.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thanks @amandaGL

It is brutal when people accept us to move on too quickly - they don't understand - and indeed - would we really want them too

Someone at Compassionate Friends told me that if I had a heart attack I would be in hospital hooked up to machines with tubes etc - and no one would expect anything from me - but a death - they didn't see that injury to the soul - the heart

But it's still true - I didn't want them to - really - I just wish they had given me more space

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you everyone ...especially @Daisydreamer for putting this evening together with our special guest @amandaGL Whilst it has been hard for many of us to be here - it has also been a very warm, caring and supportive space - so thank you everyone for that

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you everyone for allowing me to join your forum tonight – it was such a privilege. Tonight’s discussion is testament to the need for more conversation around grief and loss in our community – to share the burden, learn from each other, and walk alongside each other.

Amongst the sadness and despair, I’ve noticed quite a few stories of adapting to a new life after loss. Despite the challenges that loss brings, it’s important to remember that grief is a healthy and adaptive process and can be the source of amazing personal growth. Some of our Olympians are a great example. A number them have been spurred on to achieve greatness after experiencing profound loss - like triple gold medal-winning swimmer Kaylee McKeown who lost her father a year ago and swum her heart out “to make him proud”.

If you would like additional support please check out the resources below (you many need to google if the link is not working). And I welcome you all to visit the Griefline Forums if you would like to continue sharing your grief and loss experience with another supportive community.

The free Griefline Helpline is manned by volunteers who are trained in grief and loss. It’s anonymous and you can ring as many times as you need; 1800 845 745. We also welcome you to our forums to discuss your grief and loss experience. You can join through this link; https://griefline.org.au/forums/ And our resource hub has articles on all kinds of grief, loss, coping strategies etc. https://griefline.org.au/resources/

Other Referrals;

Grief & Loss Counselling and/or Support Groups can be very helpful to process your grief and find life after loss.

For those affected by Suicide;

Loss of a Child (any age) or Sibling

Loss of a Baby

Bereaved children, young people and families

Indigenous Response

  • Thirrili, National Indigenous Critical Response Service - emotional and practical support to bereaved families and individuals impacted by suicide or other traumatic loss: http://thirrili.com.au/

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@Eve7 it's been a really big conversation, and I hope that you can take some time tonight to do something for you What you are feeling right now is okay, and we are sitting here with you. Griefline's helpline is also open until midnight if you want to speak with them this evening

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

A bit of self care now @Eve7 and we have the forum with us xoxo

Hugs , I am having a cuppa

Thank you @amandaGL , @Daisydreamer , @Former-Member for a great night xx

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thanks so much @Daisydreamer @amandaGL

Thanks everyone.

Yes @Eve7 Me too - I'm rather teary....

Adge

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @amandaGL @Daisydreamer @Former-Member

I just wanted to thank you so much for creating a safe space where we could share some of our experiences

The information that you shared was fantastic and I really appreciated the way in which you gently and sensitively guided the conversations

Thank you so much 😊

Take care,

ShiningStar

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Yes @Adge , a couple of tears here too ❤

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you everyone for contributing to the conversation this evening. Its a very difficult, heavy topic but it was good being able to hear everyones experiences and learn and grow from hearing your stories. Take care everyone

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Grief and Loss // Tues 3rd August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thanks very much for this discussion tonight - I always like to learn and tonight I have

But it's true - with easing myself and responding to other people I feel the long healed wound within - but I will be okay

@Daisydreamer @amandaGL

And everyone else

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