Grief support

When my Linda passed away, I did not know where to turn. I was distraught at the loss of my partner, my love, my best friend.

I turned online to search for any helpful advice, or to see if anyone in a similar position was sharing their story? I did not find a lot of content which related to me.

Soon after I came up with the idea of the All Around The Coast walk, I decided to post online to raise the profile of the project. However, initially, this has very much concentrated on my own journey through grief.

I post daily short videos across social media and on my YouTube channel. I also post a weekly long form video on YouTube, where I take a walk around my local area and speak in detail about my feelings and how I am coping – good or bad, at the time.

Over the months, I am so privileged that other grievers have watched and interacted with my videos. It astounds me that there are so many of us out there that have lost someone special and find comfort in sharing a journey, that none of us were prepared for.

I speak candidly about my feelings and experiences as someone who has lost their partner. I am also able to offer advice both to those of us grieving, and to those who may be supporting someone through loss.

Follow me on social media (links above) or visit my YouTube channel here: Robert's YouTube channel (opens in a new tab)

Playlist for “Inspirational Shorts” (opens in a new tab)

Playlist for “My Grief Journey” (opens in a new tab)

I am not a professional, not a counsellor, just somebody living with grief.

You may also find comfort at The Dragonfly Pond (opens in a new tab), a quiet online place for anyone who is grieving, run by a small bereavement support group. You can read stories, poems and reflections shared by others, and find details of where to get support.

For professional help, why not consider the following:

Support and helplines

Grief can be overwhelming. These organisations are free, confidential and ready to listen.

If you need help now

In an emergency: if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
Samaritans: free, any time, day or night, whatever you're facing. Call 116 123.
Cruse Bereavement Support: free support after someone dies. Check their website for opening hours. Call 0808 808 1677.
NHS 111: urgent medical help or advice when it's not an emergency, including mental health. Call 111.

Other ways to get support

Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential text support, 24 hours a day.
Your GP can talk with you about how you're feeling and what support is near you.
Cruse also has helpful information and local services at cruse.org.uk (opens in a new tab).

Linda's Legacy is not a crisis service.