Serious illness

Having a seriously ill person in the family affects every aspect of life. You might be dealing with treatments and doctor’s appointments, caring for someone at home, taking care of tamariki / children or supporting your family financially – or all of the above.

Stories

When Bronte Murney was 14, her dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He died from complications following surgery just over a year later. Several weeks after his death, New Zealand went into COVID lockdown. Bronte found herself struggling with anxiety and feelings of isolation.

Grief

Grief is personal: it’s as unique as your fingerprint. But for some people, a good grief theory – one that resonates with you – can serve as a kind of roadmap; a way of making sense of what you’re going through and helping navigate it. Let’s take a look at some.

Grief

The festive season is about joy, celebration and togetherness. But when you’re grieving, it can feel unbearable. We look at Christmas through the collective voices of our young Kiwis and their whanau who are living with grief and the challenges this time of year brings.

Stories

Jenny Zilmer, māmā to Nora and Lumi, shares some of the challenges she and her husband have faced and the lessons they’ve learned while parenting with grief.

Grief

If a young person in your life has lost a loved one, you may be feeling worried about what they’re going through and unsure of how to help them. We’ll talk about the emotions young people feel when they’re grieving, the ways they show those emotions, and the things you can do to support them.

Grief

Spending time in nature has huge benefits for tamariki / children, mātātahi / young people and their whānau/families experiencing grief. Whether we live in the city, the country or somewhere in between, the incredible landscapes of Aotearoa are an intrinsic part of our lives.

Grief

In "Grief, Wigs & Jellyfish: My month of winter swimming," Emma Bartlett shares her experience of the winter swim challenge. Bereaved as a child, losing her mother at the tender age of 14, Emma's article is poignant, heartfelt and inspiring, confronting the cold truths of life, death, and the spaces in between. What emerges is a story of courage, community, and the healing power of shared experiences.

Grief

Navigating grief is profound and personal. In her heartfelt piece, bereaved māmā, Jenny Zilmer offers insights and guidance on supporting a bereaved parent/matua.