Understanding Grief & What’s Normal | Live Grief Support | Julia Samuel MBE

“Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity—the price you pay for love.” — Earl Grollman

### Grief hurts. Healing is possible. You're not alone.

When someone you love dies, the world keeps moving, but yours has changed forever. Some days, you might feel like you’re barely holding it together. Work, responsibilities, and daily life continue, but inside, you’re struggling. Maybe you feel pressure to “carry on” as if nothing has happened, or perhaps the grief hits unexpectedly, like a wave that knocks the breath out of you.

Whatever you’re feeling, it’s valid.
And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join renowned grief psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE for a free live grief support session, where she will share her expert guidance on coping with the death of a partner. With over 30 years of experience supporting the bereaved, Julia will provide practical strategies and compassionate insights to help you navigate your grief journey.

### How do I know if what I’m feeling is normal?

1. It’s normal to feel a ‘messy mix’ of emotions
   Fear, sadness, numbness, anxiety, anger, exhaustion, jealousy, guilt, and confusion are all natural parts of grief. These emotions can come all at once or in waves, unpredictably. You’re not “going mad”—you’re grieving.
2. Your brain and body are grieving too
   Grief can affect concentration, sleep, appetite, and physical health. These changes are your body’s response to stress and loss. They’re a part of the process, not a failure on your part.
3. You may feel like a different person
   Many people describe grief as feeling like they’ve landed on another planet or feeling lost within themselves. That’s completely normal. Grief changes us—it’s not about getting back to who you were, but about learning to integrate the loss into who you’re becoming.
4. Suppressing grief doesn’t make it disappear
   Avoiding or bottling up grief can delay healing and, over time, may lead to physical or psychological distress. In fact, unresolved grief is linked to a significant percentage of mental health struggles. Facing it, gently and with support, is a key part of healing.

### About Julia Samuel & the Grief Works App

Julia Samuel MBE is a leading psychotherapist, bestselling author, and grief expert who has spent over 30 years counseling the bereaved. With Illume, she created the Grief Works app to offer high-quality, accessible grief support that you can turn to anytime, anywhere.

The app distills Julia’s decades of expertise into a step-by-step program designed to help you process loss at your own pace. It’s like having a personal counselor in your pocket, guiding you with private and personalized support through the most difficult times.

### What you’ll gain from this session:

✅ Specialist bereavement support to help you through the healing process
✅ Tools to cope with waves of grief and unexpected emotional triggers
✅ A safe space to ask Julia your questions and receive guidance
✅ Connection with others who understand what you’re going through

### Why people love the Grief Works app

🌟 "This app has done so much to help me unravel the complexities of my grief. After only 10 days, I feel lighter and calmer."
🌟 "It’s like having a good friend with me each day who understands more than anyone else the despair and loneliness of grief."
🌟 "Grief Works has been truly life-changing. I’ve gone from floundering in despair to feeling more like myself."
🌟 "This app is a wonderful resource for anyone trying to cope with the death of a loved one. It feels remarkably personal and nurturing."
🌟 "Supporting me to move through one of the toughest periods in my life."
🌟 "It helped change my grief journey into a reflective, supportive, and more positive experience—at a time when I felt lost."

If you’d like additional support, please use this link to find out how the Grief Works app can be there for you and take a look what it includes: https://griefworks.onelink.me/3iEA/d2yvv77d.

### Grief Works – if you allow it

Grieving is a natural and necessary process. By seeking support, you give yourself the chance to heal step by step.
🧡 You don’t have to go through this alone. Join us and let’s heal together.
👉 Reserve your free spot now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6yz5_4djQdqlR6DgMZMMOQ