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Adults grieve differently within the same household. One may talk often; another may withdraw. Listening to each other’s patterns prevents misunderstanding. A simple check-in — “Would you like to talk or have quiet time tonight?” — maintains closeness even when coping styles diverge.'

What does it mean to be 'literate' in grief? For families in NZ and beyond, grief literacy is the key to navigating loss with compassion. In part one of our series, we explore how understanding the language of grief can help us heal together and build resilient families.

How do you grieve a child you've lost while fighting for a child in crisis? A father's raw reflection on the impossible triage of grief - learning to hold loss and hope simultaneously while supporting whānau through unimaginable challenges.

The messages glow on the screen: “Let me know if you need anything.” It is a generous, heartfelt, and profoundly useless offer. In the landscape of crisis, the person you are offering to help is the least capable person in the world of telling you how. Grief and fear are thieves, and their greatest heist is executive function. Asking them to project-manage their own rescue is an impossible task. So, what is the language of real help?

Late-night tensions are common for Kiwi couples in crisis. We often offer the support we want, not what our partner needs. This post shares a simple question that acts as a translator, preventing arguments and ensuring you provide the right kind of support for your whānau.