We understand what you are going through. You don't have to be alone in coping with your ambiguous loss. We can offer number of options to support to you during this difficult time.
THERAPY
Accessing counselling and EFT tapping can help you express your emotions safely, feel listened to and less alone, and manage day to day with new coping strategies. It can build hope, stability and meaning into your life, at an unpredictable time when you feel stuck or in limbo. Telling your story, being heard and understood without judgement can be powerful during your experience of ambiguous loss. People close to you may no longer know what to say or how to support you over time, and therapy can help you move beyond your intense pain and work through your trauma.
You may feel powerless, and like you are riding a rollercoaster of conflicting emotions. A Therapist can validate your experiences and help you make sense of what you are going through, which brings some clarity to the loss. They will help you learn how to cope with unanswered questions and grow around your grief. Therapy is usually a regular commitment over a period of time, which can provide some grounding and an outlet for thoughts and feelings unable to be expressed elsewhere. Learn more about therapy with Chloe Swinton, MBACP (Accred).
You may feel powerless, and like you are riding a rollercoaster of conflicting emotions. A Therapist can validate your experiences and help you make sense of what you are going through, which brings some clarity to the loss. They will help you learn how to cope with unanswered questions and grow around your grief. Therapy is usually a regular commitment over a period of time, which can provide some grounding and an outlet for thoughts and feelings unable to be expressed elsewhere. Learn more about therapy with Chloe Swinton, MBACP (Accred).
"Chloe is incredibly good at this incredibly difficult job and responsibility. She is calm, compassionate and made me feel seen, heard. She gently and sensitively challenged and encouraged me to reflect upon what changes I might make, in order to help myself to better manage. It made me feel in control and empowered. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chloe's work."
~ Counselling client
~ Counselling client
SHARE YOUR STORY
Telling your story can be healing, as can reading other peoples experiences. It can help knowing you are not the only one going through this. Read through how ambiguous loss has affected others on My Life in Limbo or submit your own story or other word art for publication on this website and our social media. We offer some guidance and you can be anonymous if you prefer.
"By coming forward and sharing your story, you don't know the countless lives you change."
~ Mariska Hargitay
~ Mariska Hargitay
SUPPORT GROUPSNavigating Ambiguous Loss Support Group is a 7-week online support group to help you explore your ambiguous loss and grief. You need to be over 18 years old and live in the UK. (We are sorry but these are not currently running)
We run the largest Ambiguous Loss Support Group on Facebook. You are welcome to join us from anywhere in the world but will need to have a free Facebook account. |
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HELPLINE AND CRISIS SUPPORT
If you are feeling in despair, you are not alone. We offer a range of different organisations that can help. In our Ambiguous Loss Survey (2024), we identified that 43% of people with an ambiguous loss feel suicidal. If this is you, reach out to one of the crisis helplines.
“Grief is like waves coming in from the ocean. At times, the waves are small and barely noticeable. But, when you least expect it, a huge wave pulls your feet right out from under you. No two people ever see these waves exactly the same way, and no-one reacts in the same way to each incoming wave.” ~ Alan Wolfelt
