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Wellbeing

circleinteractive — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:42:16 +0000

Wellbeing circleinteractive Fri, 02/05/2016 - 11:42

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Grief is the way we respond when we lose someone we love.

It can have a huge impact on our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ to grief: how you feel, react and cope will be unique for everyone.

You may find it hard to concentrate, feel confused and forgetful.

Your thoughts may constantly return to the person who died, with painful questions and fears running through your mind.

You may be going through a range of different and intense emotions.

Adfam

circleinteractive — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:58:22 +0000

Adfam circleinteractive Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:58

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Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol.

Our vision

We want anyone affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use to have the chance to benefit from healthy relationships, be part of a loving and supportive family and enjoy mental and physical wellbeing.

Bereaved twins

circleinteractive — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:33:16 +0000

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Every bereavement can be difficult and painful.

But the loss of a twin as a result of drug or alcohol use brings unique complications and pain.

There is a greater awareness now of the significance of twin loss than there used to be and as a consequence there are organisations and resources which may help.

The Lone Twin Network

The Lone Twin Network is a voluntary support group run by and for lone twins, over the age of 18, whose loss has occurred at or around birth, in childhood or during adulthood.

Messages of support

circleinteractive — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:07:04 +0000

Messages of support circleinteractive Fri, 02/19/2016 - 15:07

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The thing that has helped me to cope the most is …..

…….the peer support I got and telling others I loved that person and sharing happy memories (Alex M.)

……. the people who I discovered had also lost a child to addiction and had never met before and the love and support they have given unconditionally and without judgement - because they know the devastation of losing your child in this way. (Sue C.)

……..involvement with others who have been bereaved in the same way. (Helen L.)

……..focusing on my own wellbeing (Sarah H.)

About peer support

circleinteractive — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:00:19 +0000

About peer support circleinteractive Fri, 02/19/2016 - 15:00

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What is peer support?

“…where an individual(s) who identifies themselves as having a specific problem/need and have received support to address the problem/need delivers services for the primary purpose of helping others with similar problems or needs. “

Peer support offers social, practical and emotional support. By definition, it must be voluntary, run and directed by consumers (peer supporters) in an informal setting, and offering flexibility and a non-medical approach. Beliefs, styles and values include:

Supporting others

circleinteractive — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:52:41 +0000

Supporting others circleinteractive Fri, 02/19/2016 - 14:52

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How can I support someone who has been bereaved through drugs or alcohol?

The single most important thing you can do is to listen to your friend or family member with sensitivity and compassion. Many people who have been bereaved in this way feel judged and stigmatised and that their loss is somehow not valued.

Support from family and friends

circleinteractive — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:40:53 +0000

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You may find that family and friends can offer you all the support you need but that is not always the case. If you are feeling isolated and lonely, there are other organisations and sources of support that we would encourage you to get in touch with. The most important thing is not to suffer alone – support is out there for you.

Experiences of support from family and friends vary greatly. For many people who have been bereaved through a loved one’s drug or alcohol use, you may well find that friends and family offer you the best source of support, both practical and emotional.

DrugFAM

circleinteractive — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:07:50 +0000

DrugFAM circleinteractive Fri, 02/19/2016 - 14:07

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We provide a lifeline of safe, caring and professional support to families, friends and carers who are struggling to cope with the nightmare of a loved one’s addiction.

Through our range of services we give families the strength to break free from the cycle of addiction and rebuild their lives. We’re dedicated to what we do because we know it makes a difference.

Thanks for finding us and we are here for you.
Elizabeth Burton-Phillips Founder, DrugFAM

http://www.drugfam.co.uk

Cruse

circleinteractive — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:05:07 +0000

Cruse circleinteractive Fri, 02/19/2016 - 14:05

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Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. If someone you know has died and you need to talk.

Face-to-face and group support is delivered by trained bereavement support volunteers across the UK.

We also offer information, publications, and support for children.

Cruse website

Sarah's personal account

circleinteractive — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:36:21 +0000

Sarah's personal account

circleinteractive Fri, 02/05/2016 - 19:36

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57, 27, 21. Numbers I will never forget. I was aged 27, when my mother aged 57 passed away on the 21st from alcoholism. It might seem odd that my age sticks out as a significant number, but for me it was something I was constantly aware of, "You’re still young you'll be fine", "you've still got marriage and kids ahead of you", "you've got your career in London" people would say.