GriefShare- Grief Support Group Arklow Co.Wicklow

08/10/2026

Children in Grief Need Unconditional Love ❤️

Children need special care and attention when they are grieving because they don’t have the emotional maturity that adults have. When someone they love dies, their whole world can feel as though it has fallen apart. More than anything, they need the reassurance of unconditional love.

When Mary O’Brien lost her father as a child, she later shared that there wasn’t really anyone there to help her through it. She had a mother and sister, but everyone was busy, and she went through her teenage years largely on her own. Looking back, she recognised how much she needed comfort and emotional support during that time.

For parents who have lost a child, it is important to remember that the other children are grieving too. Reach out to them. Love them unconditionally. Love them right where they are, and remind them that they are not to blame.

Children can sometimes blame themselves when a death happens through an accident or tragedy. They may carry feelings of guilt that they don’t know how to express. Sometimes what they need most is not an explanation, but love, understanding and reassurance.

Don’t put it off. Go to your children today. Tell them how much you love them. Look into their eyes, hold them in your arms, and simply love them.

God loves you and calls you His child. Now let that love flow through you to your children.

“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
1 John 3:1

🙏 Father, forgive us when we fail to notice the hurt and pain our children are carrying. Help us to comfort them as You comfort us. Amen.

02/10/2026

Remedy for Loneliness: Reach Out 🤍

One of the most powerful ways to begin moving through loneliness is to reach out to someone else who may be hurting or in need.

Sometimes we may not feel like reaching out. Our own pain can make us want to withdraw. But, when we are able, taking that small step towards others can bring a sense of purpose, connection and hope.

Dr. Ray Pritchard writes:

“There comes a time when you have to wipe the tears away. There comes a time when you have to stop thinking about what you have lost and start thinking about the needs of the people around you.”

That doesn’t mean our grief disappears or that we should rush the healing process. For each person, the timing will be different. But sometimes healing can begin through very simple acts — baking something for a neighbour, visiting someone who is lonely, writing to someone who has also experienced loss, or simply sharing what God has carried us through.

There is something deeply meaningful about not only sharing our own story, but also using it to point others towards God.

When loneliness and despair feel heavy, take one small step. Reach out. Make a phone call. Send a message. Visit someone. Be there for another person.

And as we give of ourselves to others, we may discover that God is quietly bringing His light and hope back into our own lives.

“If you give yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness, and your gloom will become like midday.”
Isaiah 58:10 (NASB)

Prayer:
Lord, when loneliness and despair weigh heavily on my heart, help me not to withdraw into my pain. Give me the strength to reach out to others and to be a source of kindness and encouragement. Help me to experience Your hope and Your light, and to share that light with those around me.
Amen. 🤍

27/09/2026

💙 Losing both parents is a profound kind of grief.

When both of the people who have been such important anchors in your life are gone, the world can feel very different. Grief can appear in unexpected moments, even when you think you are beginning to find your way forward.

If you are walking this journey, please remember that your experience matters and you don’t have to minimise your loss.

This thoughtful article explores:
🌿 How grief can resurface unexpectedly
🌿 Ways to honour and remember your parents
🌿 Finding meaning and purpose while carrying the loss

📖 If this speaks to you, or perhaps to someone you know, you can read the full article here:

Explore the emotional journey and coping strategies for dealing with the loss of both parents, including personal stories and practical advice for navigating profound grief.

18/09/2026

10/09/2026

https://www.griefshare.org/grieving-with-hope/anger-at-yourself-after-your-spouse-dies

10/09/2026

https://www.griefshare.org/grieving-with-hope/anger-at-yourself-after-your-spouse-dies

“Anger after the death of a spouse often turns inward—leading to self-blame and guilt. This article explores why that happens and offers practical, compassionate steps to help you process and resolve anger at yourself, with support from GriefShare.

07/09/2026

https://www.griefshare.org/grieving-with-hope/dealing-with-regret-after-the-death-of-a-loved-one?utm_campaign=30579297-2025%20GS

egret is a common but complicated part of grief. This article explores the different forms regret can take after a loss, how to identify false guilt, and how to move toward healing and forgiveness—with support from GriefShare.