9th November 2021 – Life in the Community with Funeral Partners

Funeral Partners autumn Life publication features an article about teenage bereavement and my new book, A Mind Full of Grief.

Teens can pretend everything is fine while deep inside, their head is spinning. If they say they’re OK enough times, those around them will often assume it’s true, leading to them to either grieve alone or not at all.

At a time when they’re already undergoing so much change, experiencing death can really challenge a teenager’s cognitive, physical and mental wellbeing. After all, imagine trying to grieve while believing you need to do it alone.

You can read the full article here: Life in the community_Issue 12_v4sml