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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

Hi @Daisydreamer @amandaGL

Sadly, in my experience, the grief and loss associated with living with mental health issues (for example changes in relationships, changes in health and wellbeing, losses in relation to a way of life, employment and financial wellbeing) is something that’s not always recognised or spoken about.

As such, it’s been incredibly challenging to find a safe space where I can share what’s happening for me.

Therefore I’m still processing some of these issues and exploring ways to respond and take care of some of the losses that I’ve experienced

Take care,

ShiningStar

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

Wow @amandaGL , thank you for that answer

I have added a few more to my list of loss and grief

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

I'm sorry to hear about your loss @Owlunar. This quote is so powerful: "Sitting with grief is really hard - but we cannot get away from it whatever we do - it's better to learn as much as we can while living with it"

It sounds like you have worked to find some meaning and learning from the grief, and it has changed you moving forward.

I would be curious to hear if others have found things they've learned through grief and loss?

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

Hi @Poppyfriend543 , there is a lot of talk about the stages of grief and acceptance but grief is so unique for everyone we try not to work within a step by step framework. However, working through your grief and processing it is something you can do at any time and is definitely worthwhile. I think it's really brave of you to do so but could give you so much more self-awareness.

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

That's one reason we have funerals @Zoe7

We needs this Rites of Passage - it is the beginning of acceptance - it is the beginning of the process of recovery - and it is public - not at all for the deceased but for the living

Every death changes us and change is painful - I really understand

And it is so much harder when there is no justice

We are here for you

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

@Owlunar For me the sudden death and the way he died is something I cannot really grasp - still angry at no justice and therefore seemingly no worth to his life ...cannot forgive

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

Thank you very much for inviting me. I have experienced a lot of grief and loss in my life. I also feel very sad that I have lost years (decades) out of my life due to depression.

I was just beginning to write 'my story' in the Our Stories section but I had to stop because it was making me too sad and I think it is bringing up traumatic memories.

I will be 50 in a few days and I just want to try as much as possible to live in the present and look forward to the future.

I don't think I will be able to participate because I feel too sad but thank you for thinking of me. Grief and loss is a big part of the recovery journey.

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

Covid has definitely added an extra level of complexity to grief @Zoe7 with not being able to travel or attend funerals. It sounds like that has really added to how hard this last year has been in grieving him

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

Hi @Poppyfriend543

It's lovely to see you here tonight

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one

Sending you some very gentle and caring hugs

Take care,

ShiningStar

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

Through my experiences of loss, I developed an a real understanding that life is short and it emphasised to me that I really want to make the most of my life. I also started practicing gratitude every day which helps me appreciate every day.

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