I lost my grandad to lung cancer back in 2017 and ever since I’ve found it hard to move on and then in 2021 I lost my nana to vascular dementia and something I can’t move on with the griefing process, it’s worse on the anniversary of their deaths as all the memories of them passing comes back and it hurts all over again, can anyone give me any advice on how to slowly move on to the next step of the grief process
Hello @Alexf,
I’m part of the Online Community team and I can see that you are new to the community - I’d like to thank you for bravely starting this thread and sharing how you are finding it difficult to move on. I’m so sorry to hear about your grandparents. Most community members have sadly experienced the death of a loved one and so will understand some of what you are going through.
I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, you may wish to look at these Sue Ryder resources which might be helpful.
- Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
- Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
- Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
You might also want to read a couple of Sue Ryder articles that may be helpful
- How long does grief last - How long does grief last? | Bereavement Support | Sue Ryder
- Losing a grandparent - Sue Ryder Grief Guide
I really hope you find the community helpful and a good source of support and I also hope you feel you can access more support should you need it.
Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.
Take care,
Alex
grief is like all else … it moves you along naturally. losing both parents I say do not fight it. let grief have its way with you. because you have to go through it. but know you are tender and fragile and retreat if needed. you will feel better in a year, physically. counseling and grief groups helped me a lot. it is very hard losing immediate family members, your elders. they clear the path and light the way then they are gone. it is a journey and one we all must endure. but life moves us along … so best to go with it. 