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Life can be difficult following bereavement
So much can change after the death of a loved one.
We might miss them and the life we had before. We might be struggling with overwhelming emotions and unanswered questions. We might be facing practical and financial changes. For those who have had a religious faith, we might now be facing a crisis of faith. We might be lonely, angry, depressed, heartbroken, anxious, sad, feeling guilty, unable to sleep, eating too much or too little, confused, despairing, fearful of the future…
If this sounds familiar or part of your experience, then the Living with Loss project is here to help. Click on the links for further information.
Events and activities
(Update February 2024: Due to the developing health situation of my husband, most events are on hold, and I am unable to offer myself as a speaker or workshop leader for the time being. Please do still get in touch with enquiries, but it is unlikely I will be taking on any new in-person events in 2024 or possibly 2025, although I hope to run Zoom groups. I am leaving the following web pages as they are, but please bear this in mind when looking at what is on offer.)
Living with Loss retreats and supportive events that you can attend
Current retreat programme – find out where and when
“Grief companion” training: support others in their grief
Inviting Abi May as a guest speaker
Organising a LWL workshop at your church or community group
Read about grief: living with loss
Grief and its aftermath – a short description
A Christian perspective: Grief and the seasons of life
A Valley Journal blog: Articles on various topics, including personal experiences, resources and ideas for coping with grief. This blog is frequently updated.
Information
The Living with Loss project is a member of the National Bereavement Alliance
Read about the Living with Loss project
The Living with Loss project is led by Abi May – a retreat leader, speaker, an educator, a doubly-bereaved mother, and author. Read about me here
NEW! Interviews (print & broadcast) with Abi can be found here
Now that our project is expanding we do need more support! You can support our work here – (external link to GoFundMe page). Any donations, large and small, are most welcome.
If you’re visiting this website after reading the recent article in Church Times and are looking for the Grief Companion programme, you will notice that there are no dates listed yet. However, I am available to give talks in early 2024. Please get in touch for more information.
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