https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/welcome-to-the-grief-and-loss-section/m-p/611470#M5614 <P>Hey there,<BR /><BR />Welcome to the Grief and Loss section of the Beyond Blue Forums. <BR />This section is for all discussions relating to how grief and loss has affected you- providing a space for you to express your feelings, discuss difficult moments and anniversaries, and honour the memories of your lost loved ones.</P> <P><BR />Everyone’s experience of grief or loss is unique. You might experience all kinds of difficult or overwhelming emotions, and you might sometimes wonder if the sadness will ever end. This - and anything in between - is a normal reaction to loss.</P> <P><BR />There is no right or wrong way to grieve, but it can help to allow yourself to share your grief, and let others support you.</P> <P><BR />Please be aware that discussions in this section of the Forums may include references to self-harm and suicide. Treat yourself gently as you read through this section. <BR /><BR />If need more immediate support, we recommend reaching out to the following:</P> <UL> <LI><STRONG>Beyond Blue Support Service</STRONG> – any time, <A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat" target="_self" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">chat online</A> to a counsellor or call <STRONG>1300 22 4636</STRONG></LI> <LI><A href="https://griefline.org.au/" target="_self" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><STRONG>Griefline</STRONG> </A>– between 8am and 8pm (AEST), call <STRONG>1300 845 745</STRONG> to chat with a specially trained volunteer</LI> </UL> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You are not alone in this, and we are here to support one another. Thank you for being here.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Kind regards,<BR />Beyond Blue</P> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:22:21 GMT BeyondBlue 2025-06-19T23:22:21Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/welcome-to-the-grief-and-loss-section/m-p/611470#M5614 <P>Hey there,<BR /><BR />Welcome to the Grief and Loss section of the Beyond Blue Forums. <BR />This section is for all discussions relating to how grief and loss has affected you- providing a space for you to express your feelings, discuss difficult moments and anniversaries, and honour the memories of your lost loved ones.</P> <P><BR />Everyone’s experience of grief or loss is unique. You might experience all kinds of difficult or overwhelming emotions, and you might sometimes wonder if the sadness will ever end. This - and anything in between - is a normal reaction to loss.</P> <P><BR />There is no right or wrong way to grieve, but it can help to allow yourself to share your grief, and let others support you.</P> <P><BR />Please be aware that discussions in this section of the Forums may include references to self-harm and suicide. Treat yourself gently as you read through this section. <BR /><BR />If need more immediate support, we recommend reaching out to the following:</P> <UL> <LI><STRONG>Beyond Blue Support Service</STRONG> – any time, <A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat" target="_self" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">chat online</A> to a counsellor or call <STRONG>1300 22 4636</STRONG></LI> <LI><A href="https://griefline.org.au/" target="_self" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><STRONG>Griefline</STRONG> </A>– between 8am and 8pm (AEST), call <STRONG>1300 845 745</STRONG> to chat with a specially trained volunteer</LI> </UL> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You are not alone in this, and we are here to support one another. Thank you for being here.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Kind regards,<BR />Beyond Blue</P> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:22:21 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/welcome-to-the-grief-and-loss-section/m-p/611470#M5614 BeyondBlue 2025-06-19T23:22:21Z