Mother's Day and the run up to it can be difficult when you’re experiencing ambiguous loss. It may be your mother, stepmother, grandmother, a maternal figure or a child. We share some tips to keep yourself from sinking: www.ambiguousloss.uk/mothers-day-grief
#ambiguousloss #mothersday #lossandgrief
How much space does your ambiguous loss take up in your life, and is it stopping you from thriving? In therapy, we explore what it means to live well alongside uncertainty and grief, helping clients create more balance. Try this exercise: www.facebook.com/AmbiguousLos...
This is when unprocessed loss (of any kind) builds over time, becoming heavier and harder to manage - like a pebble rolling down a sand dune, picking up speed. With ambiguous loss it can be common as grief is often complicated and traumatic.
The ambiguity isn’t in the grief; it’s in the loss. Grief doesn’t disappear, it always remains part of you. Over time, though, your life expands around it, so while the grief stays, it no longer fills every space. What are your thoughts about ambiguous grief?
#ambiguousloss #ambiguousgrief
Ambiguous loss feels like standing steady, then being knocked sideways by a wave you never saw coming. One moment you’re coping, the next you’re flooded with grief. Do you relate? International support is available.
Holidays can be tough with ambiguous loss. You may be missing someone who’s alive but absent, hoping an estranged relationship might change, or mourning the family you never had/don't have. We share ways to cope here ▶ www.ambiguousloss.uk/holiday-grie...
Ambiguous loss is an uncharted sea. The storm never fully passes, yet neither does the sun. You drift between what is lost and what still remains, caught in the tide of not knowing.
Who or what is your 'rock'? It could be a person, animal, thing or place - something that helps keep you steady and grounded as you live with your ambiguous loss.
For our founder Chloë, it's always the sea no matter the weather! 🤍
Share with us in the comments.
Bruce Willis’s wife names ambiguous loss in an interview for AARP, and talks about the impact of his frontotemporal dementia since diagnosis in 2023. @emmahemingwillis discusses about her journey as a carer and explains ambiguous loss: www.aarp.org/caregiving/l...
An article that discusses AI companions - which can bring comfort, but also risk ambiguous loss: "grieving a relationship that is not entirely real." Over time, dependence on AI may weaken human connections. More here: techgenyz.com/ai-companion.... Thoughts?
Feeling stuck with ambiguous loss is common and there are many reasons. If you are feeling frozen in grief and unable to move forwards, specialised ambiguous loss support is available internationally online, by phone (UK) or in-person (Norwich UK): www.ambiguousloss.uk/therapy
Sea Inside at @sainsburycentre.bsky.social reimagines the ocean as an intimate, bodily and psychological space - reflecting our deep connection with the sea. In How to Make an Ocean, Kasia Molga mixes her own tears with North Sea water to grow algae - from grief, ambiguous loss and climate crisis.
After a busy Ambiguous Loss Awareness Day in July, we’ve had a social media pause. Lovely to see Chloë Swinton and her MARCH Model mentioned in a recap of the training she did for Counselling Tutor in 2021. Helpful video for anyone living with #ambiguousloss: bit.ly/CTAmbiguousL...
Naming your ambiguous loss can be a turning point. It reduces shame, increases self-compassion, and helps others understand. This video highlights real experiences of ambiguous loss, submitted for #MyAmbiguousLossIs campaign for #AmbiguousLossAwarenessDay today. #ALAD2025
Naming it ambiguous loss gives you clarity. It validates your pain. It helps you stop blaming yourself and start finding ways to cope with your complicated grief.
#AmbiguousLossAwarenessDay #ALAD2025
You can’t process what you can’t understand. Ambiguous loss is often missed or misunderstood – often you are grieving someone who is alive. This video highlights real experiences of ambiguous loss, submitted as part of our #MyAmbiguousLossIs campaign for #AmbiguousLossAwarenessDay today. #ALAD2025
We are celebrating 10 years today, on Ambiguous Loss Awareness Day! A decade ago, Chloë Swinton never planned to set up Ambiguous Loss UK, but she arrived there through her own lived experience... Full story here: www.ambiguousloss.uk/aluk-history
Why is naming ambiguous loss important? Because when we can name what we’re going through, we can start to understand it and find support. Many people feel stuck or confused without realising they’re grieving. Our #MyAmbiguousLossIs campaign for #AmbiguousLossAwarenessDay today. #ALAD2025
It's Ambiguous Loss Awareness Day which also marks 10 years since we were founded. Keep an eye on our social media! We’d love your support with a follow and RT of our posts today. All our handle links are here: www.ambiguousloss.uk/links
#ambiguouslossawarenessday #ALAD2025 #ambiguouslossuk
An hour of connection, compassion, and calm. You’ll learn EFT - a powerful mind-body self-help tool, and take part in a guided group session to support your grief.
£15 GBP | Online | Open to all adults internationally
Book now: www.ambiguousloss.uk/eft-for-ambiguous-loss
Join Our #MyAmbiguousLossIs Campaign - LAUNCHED TODAY! Complete the sentence “My ambiguous loss is...” here: bit.ly/MyAmbiguousLossIs
Read more about why it is important to raise awareness and name it: www.ambiguousloss.uk/my-ambiguous...
On Ambiguous Loss Awareness Day, join us online for a gentle EFT tapping session to acknowledge your stormy waves of grief. You’ll learn this simple self-help technique and connect with others who understand. Book: www.ambiguousloss.uk/eft-for-ambiguous-loss
#ALAD2025 #ambiguousloss #efttapping
“Grief is an ocean, fathomless and wide, and on the surface its most impelling forces arrive in waves.” ~ John Birmingham
#worldoceanday #ambiguousloss #grief
We’ve noticed more people finding our Ambiguous Loss Support Group after AI introduced them to the term. While AI has limits and concerns, it’s helping some name and explore what they are going through. AI once credited our founder with coining the term! Join us www.facebook.com/groups/ambig...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Community. Ambiguous loss is a grief without clear endings and can feel isolating. But in community, we find connection, understanding, and belonging. We don’t have to face the unknown alone. Join us: www.facebook.com/groups/ambig...
Chloë Swinton (MBACP Accredited Counsellor) now offers counselling to people outside the UK. If you're struggling with ambiguous loss or unresolved grief, specialist support is now more accessible. Learn more and book a free consultation: www.ambiguousloss.uk/therapy
Today at the Dying Matters event in Norwich, we explored ambiguous loss with stall holders - common at end of life, miscarriage, or suicide, where uncertainty or lack of closure makes grieving complex. Many local and national groups/organisations were present. Please reach out if you need support.
Thank you @the.holistic.psychologist for highlighting this grief associated with ambiguous loss - watching your parents age.
Navigating ambiguous loss is tough, but you're not alone. We offer support such as confidential therapy to build coping strategies; self-help suggestions; sharing experiences and connecting with others facing similar situations. www.ambiguousloss.uk/support-for-ambiguous-loss
This video details the many types of ambiguous loss and introduces Pauline Boss - the woman who coined the term in the 1970s.
Watch it here: youtu.be/XUcZKqFkjyc?... or search on YouTube for 'Pauline Boss Presents: What is Ambiguous Loss?'
Image: Pauline Boss from the video
