Grief Expert Julia Samuel on the Secret to Coping With Death | Lorraine

My mum died in my arms a year ago.. I have cried probably every single day for a year and I still miss her so much. I take some comfort coming here and seeing that most people on this comment thread have also lost someone so close to them. I am not suffering alone. We are all the same and its catastrophic for us all and I read the same thoughts and words here from strangers all over the world. Lets hope we can all get over this and eventually find peace.

It will be two years tomorrow. 🙏

Love this and so accurate 💜

I just lost my mom this week. I was by her hospital bedside when she passed. I don't know what I feel deep inside, I am not crying. I just felt so empty.

There is no secret.

my parents died hrribly early 70s . 7 months apart all ive dne is drinksince.

My nan is about to pass away this about to the hardest thing I’ll ever go through

My dad passed away 5 years ago on Nov 23, 2020 and he was a man who gave strength and security in the family and I get a grief trigger the month he died and over Christmas and into the new year. I cry daily and I try to feel scared because I feel I lost someone who can handle things in the house. Now I'm living with my mom and she's 92 and I feel that I have to care for her even though she can handle things. I feel so overwhelmed, stressed, emotional and I suffer from depression and anxiety too. Anyone have any advice. I have a counselor. God bless all who are going through this like me.😢❤❤❤

My friend passed away 78 he was my best friend, I only found out recently, i known him for 15 years plus, it’s sad , because we did everything together, he was outgoing person who loved life ❤he always brightened up my day when I’m in presence, we both helped each other & he knew a lot & shared a knowledge and was very helpful, because he understood me

My husband and my son died in 2022 2 months apart. It hurts still today as much as it hurt when it happened it never goes away but you have to try to make the best of it you have no choice.

My fiance pass away after giving birth to our son, it still feels so unreal, it’s been hard

My dog passed away on New years day. Heartbroken beyond word's. I don't care what you lot say. She was my best friend. I miss her soo much. Ill see her in the next life. 😢 She's waiting

Please don't despair. There is always someone to help

Powerful video. We've been very lucky to have the opportunity to meet with Julia when we started our own channel. The reminder that grief is a process, not an event, is so important. We need to be patient and compassionate with those who are grieving.

My beautiful wife died at 61, on Christmas Eve, after a short illness. I'm seriously struggling with it. I've known her for 45 years and loved her for 44 of them. I'm lost and empty but I will find a way because she wants me to.

Recently every night, I’ve been crying for minutes on end. What if my parents aren’t there for my highs and lows, to see me succeed or build my family. Not to mention i am in fact living with my grandparents too. I’ve been through videos and comments to solve it and it really helped. Hope y’all stay safe

Great advice. Ty!!

Different people cope differently. Is it wrong to say i didn't feel grief with my fathers death in October 2020? I think it was because my fathers death was expected after a long-term illness.

Here is a simple
‘Trick’ that I use…
Everyone is on their own path just like you are on your own path…paths merge and diverge at differing points and times, paths can be strong or weak; but all of us on our own paths eventually wind up at our ‘destination’, leaving those whose paths we crossed, to finish their own path.

Lost my brother 14 days ago .I'm so heart broken man

My husband just passed away Saturday and we are devistated. My house is so empty. I’m afraid.

Can a loss of a loved one cause a family member to suffer from PTSD?

And my mother passed away at our residence on Tuesday night June 5th, 2012 at 10:15pm. She passed away from cardiac arrest which was caused by congestive heart failure. And they had my mother's funeral service and dismissal on Tuesday morning June 12th and they've used one of vault to bury my mother into the ground by using one of those things. My mother was buried at Thomas Chapel Cementary in baton rouge Louisiana. I also miss my mother too.

I have been isolating myself in my bedroom every since November of 2016. I'll be in my bedroom laying down in my bed watching tv, sleeping a lot, and being on my cellphone all day all the time. But on Friday December 13th roundabout 6 something pm, my aunt had passed away at her residence. They had my aunt's service and dismissal on this afternoon. My aunt was cremated and her ashes was put in an urn and they had her picture of my aunt on her urn. I'll miss my aunt.

My mom passed away 25 days back .. am empty and emotionless now . A part of me has died too .. don't know how to cope up . 😢

My mom passed away on October 28th, and my husband's niece passed away tonight. Too much loss in a short amount of time :(

My mother died last month, my sister died two months ago and my father died 12 months ago! I've lost all my possessions to mold including my car and my art business. I've lost all my so-called friends because they don't believe me about the mold. I have no partner, no children, no friends, no job and no home. Completely isolated, alone and everything and everyone has gone. This is a weird time of my life. I think I'm going to buy a van and take off solo travelling around Australia.

I full time care for mum, she is at her end of life, we chose to care for her in her home no nursing homes, she has made peace with it, I feel so sad for what she’s going through.

She is the most gentlest soul in my family

I am grateful I get to spend this time with her and am going to feel shattered when she departs, but we have discussed where she’d like her ashes taken on earth, one last earthly trip for her as she has been housebound all year.

I think it’s important that we all live our lives in the manner of only doing what we really want to do, because when we’re gone it’s too late 🦋❣️🦋

My father passed away on Dec 2 from an aneurysm in the heart, he was only 58 and I feel so lost but I have to be strong for my mother and my babies, it hurts to see them looking for him, and it hurts to know I'll never see him again

My coping mechanism is trying to find any kind positive point to the loss.
For example, if someone was suffering a lot from a incurable medical issue, atleast they're no longer in pain.
Or try using respectful humour to put something positive in my and others thoughts.
Also, talking about something positive the deceased left us with.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you I needed to hear that

my husband died on October 22nd 2024 it has been 18 days he was only 51 sudden loss we have an 8 year old boy I can feel him around I need to elevate so I can get back to him ❤❤️‍🩹🕯️

An older person who can’t run, cannot barely walk, is not able to go outside or lives in an older house where the windows do not open.
Grief is very differnt for kids, for young adults and for older citizens

Here I am, my wife died three weeks ago and I really am I pain

Buddha says life is uncertain but death is certain everyone will face death our body is fragile

I don’t know how to handle that my family has all passed and I’m alone and miss them at my core heart broken with every step I can’t bust out and cry like I need to I don’t know

Julia Samuel is incredible. Make her a dame!

How do you get over a person who died an tormented and abused you and many others

My mother passed away suddenly a week ago. One fall on a Sunday morning-one botched surgery-ad she was finished. 2 weeks later she was a vegetable. The Dr's never got her pain under control and this caused à massive cerebral hemorrhage.

I'm traumatized. Her last words were, It hurts,can someone help me? Just let me die I already".

I thought I'd have at least 2 more years. I took off work when my father died and spent just about every minute with her for the past 2 years. Her purse and wallet are still on the kitchen table.
I'm at the point in which I'm not ready to talk to anyone. Periods of absolute despair followed by disbelief and numbness. My best friend. A part of me died with her
What bothers me the most is her death could've been avoided.

My granny passed away yesterday. She devoted her life to me, she raised me. She died so suddenly, I was supposed to go her place yesterday because she invited me over for dinner. The emptiness is unbearable, it eats me alive. I can’t believe I’m no longer able to call, hug or even hear her ever again

My wife died in 2011 and ever since then I'm counting down each day as being a day nearer dying myself and that gives me (a little) comfort. I now spend as much time alone as possible as I can't stand people around me; in fact I don't like people anymore.

just yesterday my 17 year old cat died in his sleep. his brother (and litter-mate) with a kidney stone is our only one left. I miss him very much

My grandfather died only a few hours ago

My second marraige was lik e a miraclr. Never had anyone ever treated w the kindness and love of this man. Knew and married for a total of 25 years. Suddenly after c I vid he developed cancer on h I s brain and esophogus...3 m ok nths later he was gone. I am complely at a loss and having I ssues w memoey and in initiating everyday tasks. I feel brain dead...is this normal?

‘After George is accidentally shot by Karen, Odi slowly comes down the stairs. He kneels next to George and says hello to him, asking what he can do for him. George tells Odi that he’s sorry that Odi is going to be on his own. Odi looks at George and tells him, “We are not alone, George. Mary is in the next room. She is preparing Eggs Benedict. She won’t let let me help her because last time I burned them. In Spain. Tarragona.”

George holds Odi’s crooked arm in his hand. George smiles up at Odi as Odi continues, “It was so hot that day. You ate three oranges from a tree. You have died George.”

After George dies, Odi looks up with a blank expression, stock still with George’s hand still on his arm.’

The above is from the series, ‘Humans’. Sending love to you all during your hardest hours.

How do I deal with the grief of losing my best friend of 25 years? I have already lost my whole family, and I have no one. I am so scared sad and lonely. I am only 43 and I don't know if I can go on anymore without her. My heart is broken.😥

The grief expert assumes that everyone has family and friends to look at for support. Some of us don't so please mention other sources.

my mom passed 2 weeks ago, I’m having the hardest time sleeping at night. I miss her so much, I can only sleep if I’m in her room 🥺

I lost My Wife, my love, my World 2 months ago.Together 36 years...all that I can say is I'm broken and inconsolable. I'm functioning well, mentally I'm sound, but the grief and loss is like nothing I have ever know..I. know that eventually I'll learn to carry it...I'm trying not to drown people with it either..