They're not just a number, or statistic. They are your loved one.

Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.Right now, we are welcoming more members to the Grief community than ever. There are loved friends and family, passing everyday. There is also a mass fear, anxiety and pain for the loved ones of these people who have passed, that they will just become another number, another statistic in the ever rising death toll. But they are not. They are people and their death deserves to be acknowledged individually. In this episode I share an Instagram post from @selfspace, a contemporary mental health service, who really put this whole episode into more articulate words! (Unlike myself). I also read a couple of entries from two people who wrote into me, about the loss of a loved one during this time and the difficult measures that have been put into place for them.If anything I'd like you, the listener, to take from this episode is that, All of our journeys are different. We already know this. But what "New Grievers" are experiencing right now, is hands down something not a lot of us can even slightly relate to. You may not know the words to comfort them, something like they're upset they can't hold a funeral, but you were actually able to! There will be a lot of things that will most likely stump us! But what we all share, is LOSS. Our stories may be different, in so many ways, but we can all share that unanimous feeling of loss. Empathise with them, love them, support them, ask about their loved one. Let them know that even if they think the world has forgotten, you haven't.If you're listening to this episode because you have lost a loved one in this current time, and you're fearful they will just fade into a number. Keep saying their name, keep telling everyone you can get your hands on (figuratively) about them!!! With you doing that, their spirit will never die. And they will never be a number.Big love,Amber xInstagram-@ThegriefgangTwitter-@ThegriefgangFacebook-The Grief GangIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating and review! It really means a lot. Thank you.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the gang, the one you never asked to be part of.The Grief Gang podcast was born from heartbreak but thrives on connection. Created by host Amber Jeffrey after the unexpected loss of her mother at just 19, this show dives headfirst into the messy, confusing, and sometimes even humorous world of grief. Amber started this journey to find people who “just get it” and to share the ever-changing experience of living with loss.Through raw and relatable storytelling, Amber shares her highs, lows, and everything in between—the funny, the frustrating, and the downright overwhelming. Alongside her own journey, the podcast features guests from all walks of life, opening up about their grief—be it the loss of a parent, child, sibling, partner, or others close to their hearts. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a reminder that you’re never alone in your feelings and never have to face grief alone.Expect to cry, laugh (a lot), and walk away with hope—hope that life after loss isn’t just possible but can be extraordinary.Celebrated by the likes of BBC, Channel 5, Vogue, and Women’s Health UK & Australia, The Grief Gang has become a global voice in breaking the silence around grief. Amber’s dedication to this mission has seen her deliver talks, panel discussions, and workshops at institutions like Cambridge and Oxford University, Westminster, and corporations such as Apple and Starbucks.Follow The Grief Gang to join a community where no feeling is too big, and no grief story is too small.📱 Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack. 🌐 Visit our website for more and find ways to work with Amber through 1:1 and group grief mentoring today“Open and honest… Amber navigates the conversation around grief so truthfully. There’s always something I can relate to, and this podcast has been such a comfort. Thank you!”Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.