Navigating Grief Together

10/08/2026

It's Monday and We will be at Oatlands Community Centre Mount Street HG2 8DQ tonight as normal.

6.30pm to 8pm. If you have been thinking of coming, then tonight is the night. You will be met with a warm welcome, no pressure and no circles of people.

08/08/2026

Tomorrow...come along and support it. I was asked to add this group to my others, but I need people to come and support it to keep it going.
You aren't alone and it's so very informal.
A very warm welcome is waiting for you tomorrow.

08/08/2026

If you can't understand why I'm still like this....

good.

That means you've never had to be.

You've never sat in a parking lot for twenty minutes

because you couldn't make yourself walk inside.

You've never done the math on how many years it's been

and how many more you'll have to do this without them.

You've never had a grocery aisle wreck you out of nowhere.

So no, I don't expect you to understand

why this is taking so long,

why I'm not "further along,"

why some days I still can't function.

Your confusion isn't an insult.

It's proof you haven't had to learn this language.

I hope you never do.

But until you do...

stop measuring my grief against a timeline

you've never had to survive.

06/08/2026

Today...BILTON CLUB...PLEASE use MAIN front entrance today and turn left as you go through the door. Ill be there to meet you...from.12.30. X

06/08/2026

💔 **When you lose a parent – or the person who raised you and became your parent in every way that mattered – you lose part of your story.** 💔

No matter how old you are, losing your Mum or Dad can leave you feeling untethered.

It can feel like you've lost the person who knew you before anyone else did. The one who knew your childhood, your milestones, your family history, your funny stories, your difficult moments… the one who was always part of your life, even if your relationship wasn't perfect.

This post is also for anyone who has lost the person who filled that parental role in their life. Whether that was a grandparent, guardian, adoptive parent, foster parent, step-parent or another family member who raised you, the depth of that loss can be every bit as profound.

People often say, "You're an adult," as though that somehow makes it easier.

It doesn't.

Many people describe feeling completely lost. Others say they feel as though they've lost their safe place, or the one person they could always go back to. And when you've lost both parents, there can be an overwhelming feeling of being an orphan, regardless of whether you're 25, 45 or 75.

The world keeps turning, but yours has changed forever.

I'd really like to bring together people who understand that feeling.

Not in a formal meeting.
Not in a counselling session.
Not with any pressure or expectations.

Just a few people who have all experienced the loss of a parent, or the person who filled that role, meeting over a coffee in a relaxed setting somewhere in town.

I'll be there to make the introductions, help everyone feel comfortable, and then simply allow people to chat, listen, laugh if they want to, cry if they need to, or just sit with others who truly "get it."

If, afterwards, you'd like to come along to one of our **Navigating Grief Together** support gatherings, I'd love to welcome you.

If you don't, that's completely okay too.

This coffee get-together is about connection, not commitment.

Sometimes the hardest part of grief isn't the sadness.

It's the loneliness.

It's feeling as though nobody around you really understands what it's like to no longer have the people who brought you into the world—or the person who became that safe place in your life.

If you've lost your mum...
If you've lost your dad...
If you've lost both...
Or if you've lost the person who was your parent in all the ways that truly mattered...
..and you'd like to meet others who genuinely understand, I'd love to hear from you.

Please leave a comment below, send me a private message, email me, or use any of the contact details on the **Navigating Grief Together** page.

You don't have to walk this road on your own anymore. ❤️

**Over 18s only.**

05/08/2026

..........BACK TO NORMAL....
Tomorrow we are back in our usual ground floor room at Bilton Club, Skipton Road HG1 4LL
12.30-2.30pm
Normal routine is resumed.

03/08/2026

One Year On... Thank You!

This month marks one year since the beginning of Navigating Grief Together – In Memory of Brian Lambert, and I'd love you to join us for a very special evening as we reflect on our first year and look ahead to the future.

When I started Navigating Grief Together, my hope was simply to create a warm, welcoming place where nobody had to face grief alone. What I never imagined was how much this wonderful community would also help me.

To everyone who has attended any of our gatherings over the past year—whether you've been with us from the beginning, joined more recently, come occasionally, or attended in the past and would like to call in again—thank you. Together, you've created something truly special.

This evening is an opportunity to spend time together, welcome new faces, and share with others what makes Navigating Grief Together such a supportive and compassionate place.

If you've been thinking about coming along to one of our gatherings but haven't quite felt ready, this is the perfect opportunity to drop in, meet some of our attendees, have a chat over refreshments and simply get a feel for the group. There's absolutely no pressure to stay for the whole evening or to attend a future gathering.

We'll also be delighted to welcome healthcare professionals, employers, community groups and other organisations who would like to learn more about Navigating Grief Together, the support we provide, opportunities for referrals, or future partnership working.

I'm especially honoured that Mayor of Harrogate, Councillor Viv Poskitt, and Tom Gordon MP, Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough, will be joining us during the evening.

On a personal note, I'd simply like to say thank you.

Although I founded Navigating Grief Together in memory of Brian, it has become so much more than I ever imagined. The friendships, kindness and support we've shared have given me purpose and strength during one of the most difficult chapters of my life, and I'll always be grateful for that.

Navigating Grief Together has never just been about me. It's about every person who has walked through the door, every story that has been shared, every friendship that has been made, and every act of kindness shown to someone who needed it.

Because every person matters. Every story matters. Every loss matters.

If you'd like to join us, all the details can be found on the poster below. We'd love to see you there.
Harrogate & District Community Action BBC Yorkshire ITV Calendar BBC York Full Circle Funerals Harrogate Advertiser Andys Man Club Saint Michael's Hospice Dr Moss & Partners Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Tesco Harrogate Community Page Mind

02/08/2026

02/08/2026

Sunday morning drop in/coffee/information/chat...our 3rd gathering of the week and still growing.

Another great morning and would be lovely if those who are quietly watching or even liking these posts, call in.

Those who have been have found it helpful, welcoming and importantly kind and understanding...and really informal.

Why not make next week your week too. Whilst everyone will be made welcome, the Sunday morning emphasis (but not exclusively) is on parental, Grandparent, or someon who played that significant role in your life.
Harrogate & District Community Action
Full Circle Funerals
BBC Yorkshire
Harrogate Advertiser
BBC York
ITV Calendar
BBC Look North
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Bilton and Woodfield Community Library