NGAS - National Grief Advice Service

07/06/2026

Sunday Nights Can Feel Especially Difficult When You’re Grieving

As the weekend comes to an end, many people living with grief can experience a deep sense of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, or emotional overwhelm.

The thought of facing another week without the person you love can feel exhausting.

For some, Sunday nights bring:
• Anxiety about the week ahead
• Feelings of loneliness and emptiness
• Difficulty sleeping or switching off thoughts
• Emotional exhaustion from “getting through” each day
• A painful reminder that life has changed forever

If Sunday evenings feel heavy, you are not alone.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how grief can intensify during quiet moments and how difficult it can feel trying to face another week while carrying emotional pain.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to offer support, understanding, and a safe place to talk openly about how you are feeling.

We can help with:
• Coping with anxiety and emotional overwhelm
• Managing loneliness and difficult thoughts
• Navigating grief one day at a time
• Finding emotional support and reassurance
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk

You do not have to carry this alone.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Support, compassion, and understanding are here whenever you need us.

07/06/2026

Grief at Weekends Can Feel Especially Heavy

For many people living with grief, weekends can be some of the hardest days to get through.

The distractions of work, routines, and busy weekdays can suddenly disappear, leaving silence, loneliness, memories, and overwhelming emotions behind.

Weekends may remind you of:
• Time once spent together
• Family routines and traditions
• Empty spaces and quiet homes
• Missed phone calls, visits, or conversations
• The reality of loss feeling heavier than ever

If weekends feel more difficult, you are not alone.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how grief can intensify during quieter moments and how loneliness can feel overwhelming when the world around you seems to carry on as normal.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to provide support, understanding, and a safe place to talk whenever grief feels too heavy to carry alone.

We can help with:
• Coping with loneliness and sadness
• Managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions
• Finding ways to navigate difficult weekends and anniversaries
• Emotional support and compassionate listening
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk openly

Grief has no timetable, and healing takes time.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Support, compassion, and understanding are here whenever you need us.

06/06/2026

Grief After a Road Traffic Collision — A Pain That Can Change Your Life Forever

Losing someone you love in a road traffic collision can shatter your world in an instant.

The shock, trauma, heartbreak, and unanswered questions can leave families and loved ones struggling to process emotions that feel overwhelming and impossible to understand.

One phone call. One moment. One life-changing loss.

Many people affected by sudden road traffic fatalities experience:
• Shock and disbelief
• Trauma and anxiety
• Anger, guilt, or unanswered questions
• Emotional numbness and isolation
• Difficulty coping with everyday life
• A deep sense of sadness and loss

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how devastating and traumatic sudden loss can be.

You are not alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to provide emotional support, guidance, and a safe space where you can talk openly about your grief and trauma at your own pace.

We can help with:
• Coping with shock, trauma, and grief
• Managing painful emotions and anxiety
• Supporting families and loved ones
• Processing difficult thoughts and unanswered questions
• Adjusting to life after sudden loss
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk openly

There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and you do not have to go through this alone.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Compassionate support, understanding, and guidance are here whenever you need us.

06/06/2026

Grief After Su***de — A Pain That Words Cannot Always Describe

Losing someone to su***de can leave behind overwhelming emotions, unanswered questions, and a grief that feels impossible to carry.

The shock, sadness, confusion, guilt, anger, and “what ifs” can affect every part of life. Many people struggle silently, feeling isolated in their grief or unsure where to turn for support.

There is no “right way” to grieve after su***de.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how deeply complex and painful this type of loss can be.

You are not alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to provide a safe, understanding, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your emotions, fears, and experiences at your own pace.

We can help with:
• Coping with shock, sadness, guilt, and anger
• Managing overwhelming emotions and anxiety
• Processing unanswered questions and trauma
• Supporting families, partners, and loved ones
• Rebuilding hope and emotional wellbeing
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk

Healing takes time, and support can make a difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling after losing a loved one to su***de, please reach out.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Compassionate support, understanding, and guidance are here whenever you need us.

05/06/2026

Grief in Domestic Abuse Is Real and Valid

Leaving or living through domestic abuse can bring a deep and painful form of grief that many people struggle to explain.

You may grieve:
• The person you believed they were
• The relationship you hoped for
• Lost trust, safety, and confidence
• The life you imagined you would have
• Parts of yourself that were affected by trauma and control

Domestic abuse does not only leave physical scars.
It can leave emotional grief, confusion, fear, anxiety, isolation, and a profound sense of loss.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how overwhelming and lonely this journey can feel.

You are not alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to heal, process trauma, rebuild self-worth, and find hope again.

We can help with:
• Coping with grief, fear, and trauma
• Rebuilding confidence and self-esteem
• Managing anxiety and overwhelming emotions
• Processing loss, betrayal, and difficult memories
• Finding hope, healing, and a way forward
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk openly

Healing takes time, and support can make a difference.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Compassionate support, understanding, and guidance are here whenever you need us.

05/06/2026

Losing Your Career Due to Injury — When Life Changes in an Instant

For athletes, sports professionals, and those whose careers are built around physical ability, an injury can feel like far more than physical pain.

It can feel like losing your identity, your purpose, your future, and the life you worked so hard to build.

One injury can change everything.

The emotional impact of career-ending or life-changing injuries is often deeply misunderstood. Alongside the physical recovery, many people experience grief, anger, depression, anxiety, isolation, and fear about what comes next.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand that grief is not only connected to bereavement. Losing the career you loved can leave a huge emotional void.

You do not have to face this alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to support individuals struggling with the emotional impact of injury, loss of identity, and adjusting to a completely different future.

We can help with:
• Coping with loss of identity and purpose
• Managing grief, anger, and emotional overwhelm
• Rebuilding confidence and self-worth
• Adjusting to life changes and uncertainty
• Finding hope, new goals, and a way forward
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk

Healing is not just physical — emotional recovery matters too.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Compassionate support and understanding are here whenever you need us.

04/06/2026

A Life-Changing or Terminal Illness Diagnosis Can Turn Your World Upside Down

Hearing the words that you or someone you love has a terminal or life-changing illness can be devastating.

In a single moment, everything can change.

The shock, fear, sadness, uncertainty, and overwhelming emotions can leave individuals and families struggling to cope with what comes next. Many people experience grief long before loss occurs — grieving the future they imagined, changes to health, independence, relationships, and everyday life.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how emotionally painful and frightening this journey can be.

You do not have to face it alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to support individuals, partners, carers, and families as they navigate the emotional impact of a diagnosis and the difficult road ahead.

We can help with:
• Coping with fear, shock, and uncertainty
• Managing anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions
• Emotional support for patients, partners, and families
• Talking through difficult decisions and future worries
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk openly

Sometimes the greatest strength is reaching out for support.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Compassionate support, understanding, and guidance are here whenever you need us.

04/06/2026

🌟 Please Vote for National Grief Advice Service (NGAS)! 🌟

We’re delighted to share that the National Grief Advice Service (NGAS) has successfully reached the voting stage of the Lincolnshire Co-op Community Champions programme!

From 1st June to 14th June 2026, Lincolnshire Co-op dividend card holders can vote for the local charities and community groups they want to support. NGAS is proud to be representing the West Grantham community.

💙 Every vote can help us continue providing free grief support, advice, and guidance to individuals and families coping with bereavement. Our service helps people navigate one of life's most difficult journeys, ensuring nobody has to face grief alone.

✅ If you have a Lincolnshire Co-op Dividend Card, please vote for NGAS by visiting:
www.lincolnshire.coop/ccvote

📌 You’ll need your Dividend Card number to vote.

At NGAS, we provide compassionate support, practical advice, and resources for anyone affected by loss. You can learn more about our work and the people we help at:
www.nationalgriefadvice.com

Please like, share, and help spread the word. Together, we can make a real difference to those facing grief across our community.

Lincolnshire Co-op's Community Champions is our way of giving back to our local communities. Since 2013 we have helped hundreds of local charities & groups

04/06/2026

Losing Your Identity — When You No Longer Feel Like Yourself

Sometimes grief is not just about losing a person.

Life changes, trauma, illness, relationship breakdowns, career loss, mental health struggles, caring responsibilities, or major transitions can leave you feeling disconnected from who you once were.

You may look in the mirror and not recognise yourself anymore.

Loss of identity can feel confusing, lonely, and overwhelming. Many people struggle with feelings of emptiness, uncertainty, low self-esteem, or a loss of purpose — often silently and without support.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand that grief can come in many forms, including the grief of losing your sense of self.

You are not alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to help you process difficult emotions, rebuild confidence, and rediscover who you are at your own pace in a safe and supportive environment.

We can help with:
• Coping with loss of identity and self-worth
• Understanding difficult emotions and life changes
• Building confidence and emotional resilience
• Exploring your values, purpose, and future
• Providing a safe and confidential space to talk

Healing takes time, and it’s okay to ask for help along the way.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Support, understanding, and compassionate guidance are here whenever you need us.

03/06/2026

Losing a Pet — Saying Goodbye to a Member of the Family

For many people, a pet is far more than an animal.
They are family, a best friend, a source of comfort, companionship, and unconditional love.

When a beloved pet dies, the grief can feel overwhelming and deeply painful. The silence in the home, the missing routines, and the emptiness they leave behind can affect every part of daily life.

Yet pet loss grief is often misunderstood, leaving many people feeling isolated in their sadness.

At The National Grief Advice Service, we understand how real and heartbreaking the loss of a pet can be.

You do not have to go through this alone.

Our trained and compassionate counsellors are here to provide emotional support, understanding, and a safe space to talk openly about your grief without judgement.

We can help with:
• Coping with the loss of a beloved pet
• Understanding feelings of grief and sadness
• Support for children and families after pet loss
• Finding ways to remember and honour your pet
• Emotional support during difficult days

Every bond is unique, and every loss matters.

If you are struggling after losing a pet, help and support are here for you.

The National Grief Advice Service
🌐 [www.nationalgriefadvice.com](http://www.nationalgriefadvice.com)
📞 0300 131 2353
📞 01476 851772

Self-referral support available here:
https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/self-referral

You are not alone.
Compassionate support is only a phone call away.