What is grief?
When someone close to you dies, you might feel sad, worried, or even envious of those around you who have not lost someone close to them. As a grieving young person, you might be experiencing lots of different emotions or feel overwhelmed and confused by some of the difficult emotions you are facing. There will be days when you feel as sad as you did when the person died, but there will also be days where you don’t feel these difficult emotions as intensely. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve, and whatever you’re feeling (or not feeling) is ok.
Greiving is something that most of us will experience at some point in life but there are lots of ways to cope with grief, such as talking to people we trust, taking time out to look after yourself, or looking back on special memories which you find comforting. Below, you will find some resources and interactive content which talks you through some of the common emotions of grief and how to manage these emotions.
Seb's grief journey
On the Dorothy House Podcast, we hear from Seb, our Young Person’s Ambassador, who tragically lost his mother at a young age. Seb shares his personal story of loss, the overwhelming emotions that followed, and the struggle to process his grief. He opens up about the anger he felt during his childhood and his intense desire to appear strong in the face of overwhelming pain. Through his raw and honest reflections, Seb explores how those feelings shaped him and how he found a path towards healing. This episode offers a powerful message about vulnerability, resilience, and the complexity of grief.
Seb's 10 top tips for supporting someone who is grieving
Seb has also shared his top tips below on how to support a friend, family member or loved one who has lost someone close to them. Click the ‘find out more’. button below to watch 10 short clips from Seb talking about his experience with grief.