First and foremost, I am not an expert.  I bring no expertise when it comes to grief and loss, and that is always my starting point. Professionals who study this area will be much better placed than I to talk strategically on such matters.  But I bring a person-centred approach.  In my late 20s and early 30s, we lost my Dad after a long battle with cancer, we then lost my daughter Kayleigh aged 2 to a terminal illness, before then losing My Mum in a car crash the following year. Our grief and loss has shaped us in many different ways and we have so many legacies from our loved ones, and so much to be thankful for. These contributions or inputs are absolutely not about trying to impart advice, nor is it about giving a personal account of our grief / loss. I like to try and talk about the positive ways some of the most tragic situations continue to shine a light through the darkest of tunnels, simply in the hope that some of it might just be useful for others.  Examples include:

Holding a Candle

The importance of Positive Endeavour

Highs and Lows of Joy and Sorrow

Hope… for the Next Chapter

Finding Positive Footprints