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COPING WITH YOUR LOSS

Living with loss

L osing a loved one triggers huge emotions of sadness, anger, guilt or confusion; which can overwhelm us with feelings of loss, bewilderment and exhaustion. Grieving is the natural process of finding a way to live with this loss; with no time limit and everyone grieves di erently. illness, guilt for not having done enough, or preventing their death in some way; remorse can also be common in a di cult or confusing relationship. Feelings of anger, abandonment; that life is

or years down the line. The Centre o ers the opportunity to meet other people in similar situations who understand and support each other.

one support or group sessions, counselling, complementary therapies, cookery courses and other social events, or just come to sit quietly and enjoy the calming surroundings and gardens; whatever you feel you can cope with.

Centre. Set within the beautiful grounds of the Hospice o Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington. There are trained volunteers ready to welcome anyone from across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton communities. Open to all, you don’t need to a referral. When you feel able, drop in for a cuppa and chat anytime Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm. You can find information and support to help find your way to cope with your loss and bereavement, whether it’s in the early days

Find support through regular bereavement socials, one-to-

Oakhaven Wellbeing, a service provided to the community by Oakhaven Hospice Trust, o ers help and support from its friendly and welcoming drop-in centre, the Coates

out of control and the sense of unfairness ‘why has this happened?’ are common. However, experiencing feelings of relief especially if your loved one su ered with a long

“I am so grateful for the counselling support from Oakhaven after my husband passed away. To be able to talk to someone outside of my family and friends has been so very beneficial. There has been no judgement and I could talk about anything and show my emotions.”

“Following the passing of my wife, the Centre has provided a wonderful experience assisting me to cope with my bereavement providing the opportunity to meet others in a similar position and to help one another. I recommend the Coates Centre to anyone in a similar position.”

Details of activities, groups and support available from Oakhaven Wellbeing can be found at www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/wellbeing or telephone the Coates Centre on 01590 638521 .