“The number of people bereaved in recent years has been exponential since the pandemic, but we know there are so many people among us in the community who have experienced a profound loss of a loved-one prior to Covid-19 and yet have never had an opportunity to be heard.
We are a small CIC, based in Liverpool (supported by the incredible organisation Transform Lives Company) and we wanted to create a safe space for bereaved people to acknowledge their loss (whether recent or many years ago), to explore their grief and experiences they've had with friends, family, and strangers alike, who are well-meaning, but often get it so wrong. To listen, talk, share, be heard and learn how to help others who are grieving. There are so many secondary losses that follow a death – we aim to give those the time, dignity, and attention they deserve.
We aim to support learning to help people live around their loss. We provide a unique space to be heard in our own experiences of loss, grief and bereavement as well as learning how to help others who are grieving. Each session is carefully planned so each person can begin gently, easing into the workshops as safely and comfortably as possible.
We explore a range of topics within loss, grief and bereavement and give them the opportunity to share their story, thoughts, or simply just listen to others doing so. We are very relaxed in terms of our expectations, and we encourage the group to decide how much they want to contribute – there’s absolutely no pressure to share unless they wish to do so. We also provide two beautifully designed booklets, which contain signposted support, as well as activities to complete once the workshops are over so nothing has to be rushed" , concluded da Silva Willis.