Category Archives: support

Does the loss of an online friend count as bereavement?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

This post was originally intended as part of a series, but after some thought I decided that it would work better as a single post. Continue reading →

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Preparing to share my cyberloss experience in a new way…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

…or in the old-fashioned way, depending on how you look at it. Today was a very productive day, as I began to outline the book I will write in the future. Loving your subject    obviously makes time fly by. … Continue reading →

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Sharing your story after cyberloss is important – here’s why

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

As I wrote on Tuesday, I recently had the pleasure of guest posting for Caleb Wilde. Writing the piece was cathartic, as sharing Chris’ story always is. Each time I share it, a new perspective starts to form, and I … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the right to grieve cyberlosses- new article

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Just writing to let you know that I’ve had an article published by The Grief Toolbox. http://www.thegrieftoolbox.com/article/reclaiming-right-grieve-cyberlosses Please check it out or leave a comment if you feel so inclined. Wishing you peace and strength on your journeys,

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Ways in which she’s with me still- an experimental list.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Hi, friends. I hope this post finds you well. It’s an experiment, really. The idea occurred to me a few days ago, and I’ve only now thought about it again. I thought I’d attempt to combat some of the feelings … Continue reading →

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Cyberloss and Free Advice Day

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

I read about Free Advice Day over at Mel’s blog ‘Stirrup Queens’. I know it’s not something that regular readers would expect me to join in with, but I think it’s worth doing something for. The aim of it is … Continue reading →

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Grief and New Year’s Resolutions (2012 version)

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

There seems to be some demand for another New Year’s resolutions post- so here it is! If you have recently experienced the loss of an online friend (or even not so recently) New Year’s resolutions may not be a topic … Continue reading →

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An entirely different kind of café (with gratitude to Kristie West)

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Whilst browsing the Twittersphere (has that become an accepted word yet?) yesterday, I happened to stumble upon a retweet of what I later discovered to be a very interesting blog post  by London grief specialist Kristie West. She talks within it … Continue reading →

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Looking for a non-existent needle in a haystack.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

I have been remiss in not posting here as often as I would like, but at the same time I recognise that if I do not need to post here with the same frequency as I have done in the past, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Terry Pratchett’s “Choosing to Die”

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

I’m writing this retrospectively, based on what I can remember of the post that started to write itself in my head shortly after I watched this BBC TV programme last night. If you’re unfamiliar with Terry Pratchett, then I’ll give … Continue reading →

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