Griefworks BC

When someone we love dies, our world is changed in an instant. As people, we depend on the relationships in our lives. When a relationship changes, our lives change. When someone dies, things are never the same again.

You may have found your way here because you had a personal loss or you may want to know how to support someone else's loss and grief. The most important thing to know is that there are usually no satisfactory answers; no way to fix it; and no way to take the pain away. Grievers feel pain. Some say that grief is the price we pay for love.

This is why, when there is a death, we feel so helpless and powerless. It may be the first time that we can't control an outcome. It may be the first time that we can't 'make it better' for ourselves or for our children.

The most important thing to do is to find someone who will listen to your story of grief. This is the most effective way of healing for most people. There is other information about your grief journey in the following pages.