Why is it taboo to talk about grief?

Added 06/01/2024

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Why is there still a stigma around talking about grief? Maya’s dad took his own life when she was five and she still feels uncomfortable talking about it, whereas Angus prefers to be up front about how his mum died in a road traffic accident. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers managing anxiety and anger, the language of bereavement and discovering coping mechanisms for your mental health.

Content warning: mentions of suicide, death, road traffic accidents throughout.

This episode was recorded over Zoom.

Listen to all Grief in Common podcasts here.

Written by Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team - Produced and Edited by Jess Pardoe, Winston’s Wish

Talk Grief is powered by Winston’s Wish, a childhood bereavement charity that supports grieving children and young people up to 25. If you want to talk to someone about your grief, call us on 08088 020 021 (open 8am-8pm, weekdays), email ask@winstonswish.org or use our online chat (open 8am-8pm, weekdays). For out of hours mental health support, you can use Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258. For urgent support, please call 999.

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