Grief and Loss
Relationships
It's not just individuals, relationships are affected by grief and loss too.
Fact sheets
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Supporting a friend whose sibling or parent had died
This will be one of the toughest things your friend will ever experience. Support from friends like you will be vital. Start by letting them know you’re here for them. -
Things to avoid when your friend's sibling or parent has died
There are lots of things that you might think will be helpful, but aren’t necessarily appropriate for someone in your friend's situation. While each individual is different, here is a place to find out about some things that might be best avoided. -
Tips when your friend's sibling or parent has died
Your friend’s parent, brother or sister has just died from cancer. It may have been sudden or it may have been something that their family was expecting. -
Relationships with friends when your sibling has died
If your brother or sister had been sick for a while you already know that some friends are better at being there for you than others. As a result your friendships may have changed. -
Relationships with friends when your parent has died
If your mum or dad had been sick for a while you already know that some friends are better at being there for you than others. As a result your friendships may have changed. -
Changes in your family
At the risk of stating the absolute bleeding obvious, the death of your mum or dad or brother or sister is going to change almost everything in your family. -
Changes in your relationships
The death of a parent or a brother or sister will affect all of your relationships. Adjusting to those changes will take time, understanding and open communication. -
New partners and new families
At some stage following the death of a parent you may have to deal with your mum or dad thinking about, or in fact doing something about, finding a new partner.
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