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Mental health
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Richard was totally let down by the system, it's just a case of get them in and get them out'

Wexford mother demands overhaul of mental-health services after her son died by suicide; she previously lost a daughter to addiction and her husband to illness.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Older People Are Sharing The Things That Shocked Them Most About Getting Old

Aging shrinks social circles and forces difficult, unpredictable choices between preparing for long-term survival and enjoying present pleasures.
#grief
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Mental health

When I dropped my son off at college and became an empty nester, I was hit with intense grief. It nearly broke me.

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Accidentally Finding Purpose After Grief

Grief transformed a life of caregiving into renewed compassion and service, leading to a gradual discovery of purpose while still prioritizing enjoyment of life.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: My old friend ditched me in favor of her wonderful neighbors'

Grief can cause prolonged withdrawal that strains longtime friendships; continue offering patient, nonpressured presence, communicate boundaries and accept possible relationship change.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Mental health

When I dropped my son off at college and became an empty nester, I was hit with intense grief. It nearly broke me.

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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How do I know my life has gone wrong? Because I spend all my time at the tip | Zoe Williams

Visits to the municipal dump reveal personal loss, unexpected social encounters, and salvaging useful items amid rules, humor, and differing views on reuse.
fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago

Lightweight Star Out of UFC Paris Due to Family Tragedy

The death of UFC lightweight Fares Ziam's grandmother has seen him withdraw from UFC Paris this Saturday. Ziam (17-4) had been expected to face Kaue Fernandes at the Fight Night event, in a main card bout. The French star sits on a five-fight win streak that includes victories over Jai Herbert and Matt Frevola, among others. To date, he had fought on (and won at) every single one of the UFC's trips to Paris, starting with the promotion's debut at the Accor Arena in 2022.
France news
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why do cats love middle-aged women so much? | Zoe Williams

A stray cat appeared at a bereaved woman’s late mother's home and was gradually cared for, named, and claimed by her and her family.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Family of young Kilkenny mother who died from pulmonary embolism raise awareness of 'silent killer' condition

Aislinn Nelson Comerford died suddenly in 2024 from a pulmonary embolism, leaving her husband and ten-month-old son bereaved.
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Dear Mary: My mum is barely dead and my dad seems to have already found a replacement in a woman she didn't like

Daughter is worried about elderly father after mother's death, frequently delivering home-cooked meals while balancing work and household responsibilities.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Morton manager Imrie shares news of premature baby's death

SNS Morton manager Dougie Imrie has shared the news that his baby girl Remi, who was recently born premature, has died. Remi was delivered on 30 July, weighing 1lb 4oz, 14 weeks before her due date. In a post on social media, Imrie said that his daughter had "decided it was time to rest" on Tuesday and that he and partner Lauren would cherish the time they had spent with her.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Families face red tape nightmare with inheritance tax on pensions from 2027

"Despite significant pushback from the industry, pensions will now form part of inheritance tax calculations," he said. "This places yet another burden on grieving families."
UK politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In the midst of grief, a woman is comforted by a stranger on the subway

A woman's kindness on public transport provided comfort to a grieving individual.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Air India's behaviour towards bereaved families outrageous', says lawyer

Air India's treatment of bereaved families following flight 171 crash raises ethical concerns and claims of under-compensation for emotional distress. Cannot be justified.
Retirement
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Cancelling accounts after the death of a loved one: 'It's really hard... big companies should have bereavement teams'

Utility account closures for deceased loved ones are complicated by corporate bureaucracy and lack of empathy from service providers.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'Appalling' inquest delays hurt families - inquiry

Bereaved families are facing significant trauma due to delays and defensive practices hindering inquest proceedings into deaths of mental health patients.
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