Coping with grief takes up a lot of energy. This can make managing each day a challenge and of course puts strain on relationships.

It is not easy to maintain good communication in your relationship when you are grieving.

Your partner and other close family may grieve differently making you feel lonely and misunderstood.

One of you may seem to be getting on with things while the other is deeply sad. 

You might be coping in different ways and find it difficult to understand each other. 

You and your partner’s needs may be different. It is important to share thoughts and feelings and listen to each other’s needs.

There may be times that your partner cannot meet all your needs. It can be helpful to have other people to talk with.

When we are struggling to get through the day because of our own grief, our remaining children may feel that we are ‘not there’ for them. 

Close friends and family can help do the shopping or take the other children to their activities. 

It will help to share thoughts and feelings with them and to have support around you.