bereavement
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Sadie James from the Sandy Bear bereavement charity believes children can often grieve a number of times for the same person as their understanding changes as they grow older.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article you can visit the BBC's Action Line for information and support on bereavement.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
"It's a slow bereavement," says Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Nicholas Tonks, whose mother lived with Alzheimer's.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
Around the same time, we suffered a bereavement in the family, and I believe the combination of grief and professional strain took a significant toll on her well-being.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
Their numb families mourned in silence, with pots of stew and nourishing foods heaped into their kitchens, while the comforting arms of neighbors circled around them to ease their bereavement.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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