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Men’s Grief section

This section shares the knowledge of our grief counsellors alongside the diverse experiences and stories of grieving dads, who are all sadly journeying the same path. Although everyone’s experience is different, we do hope that the knowledge and practical ideas of these bereaved dads will help support and guide you through your journey of grief. "It’s been quite a journey. I just hate that word (journey). But what other word can we use to describe it?"

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13/4/16 Recommended by 2 people Red Nose Grief and Loss
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The Grief of A Dad

“My initial reaction was numbness. The world did not have a past or a future. There was nothing I could now do about the past, and the future could change in an instant. So planning and seeing ahead...

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13/4/16 Recommended by 13 people Red Nose Grief and Loss
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The Early Days and Weeks (In the Beginning)

1. Don’t Rush The Funeral “One tip I would say to any newly bereaved father or indeed family, in terms of planning funerals and all of those sorts of horrible formal things, take your time, there...

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13/4/16 Recommended by Staff and 7 others Red Nose Grief and Loss
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What is Grief?   

The feelings that are experienced after the loss of a child can be powerful, unrelenting and all consuming. These may include anger, sadness, helplessness, guilt and loneliness. You may find yourself ...

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