Grief In Common - Winston's Wish

How does grief change over time? Nell, 22, lost her dad less than a year ago two weeks before graduation, a day she did not feel like celebrating. Alina, 18, is coming up to three years without her dad and shares the good and bad moments of grieving in school. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers life milestones, their futures without dad, and advice for the first death anniversary.     Content warning: mentions death and grief throughout.    Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity  If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm):  📱 08088 020 021   📧 ask@winstonswish.org  💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org  In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

How does having a stepparent affect your grief? Toby, 19, talks about the strangeness of seeing their mum with a new man after their dad died 5 years ago. Teigan, 21, shares the highs and lows of watching her dad date after her mum died 11 years ago, before getting married again recently. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. They discuss attachments to parental figures, sharing milestones, and building relationships with their stepparents.     Content warning: mentions death and grief  Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity  If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm):  📱 08088 020 021   📧 ask@winstonswish.org  💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org  In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Why does grief feel so awkward to talk about sometimes? Rosie’s dad died when she was in her first year of university, and she shares the difficulty of becoming independent and grieving for the first time. Rosie chats to Bereavement Support Worker, Sarah, as they discuss ways to bring up the topic of grief in school, uni, and the workplace, setting your own boundaries, and looking after yourself.    Content warning: mentions cancer, hospice care, and death throughout.  Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity  If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm):  📱 08088 020 021   📧 ask@winstonswish.org  💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org  In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

How do the waves of grief impact teenagers and young adults? Grace’s dad died when she was eight, she’s now 23 and reflecting on how her life is entwined with her grief. Daisy’s dad died when she was 12, and she’s processing the ups and downs of her grief nearly two years on. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. They discuss ways they remember their dads, how they maintain their connections to them, and discovering grief as a superpower.   Content warning: mentions cancer, alcoholism, and death throughout. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

How does grieving change as decades pass? Maya returns to Grief in Common to talk about the impact of childhood loss, and Teigan shares her experience of losing her mum when she was 11 and how she’s grown up with grief over the last 10 years. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers key milestones, exploring the guilt of not grieving every day, and how death became normal to them. Content warning: mentions suicide, brain tumours, and death throughout. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳

Grief in Common is back for season two! This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity.  Listen to young people from different backgrounds have honest conversations about their grief and experiences.  You might hear us laugh, cry, and everything in between.   We hope these conversations give you the confidence to talk about your own grief.  If you’re grieving and over the age of 13 this podcast is suitable for you, and we hope it helps you feel less alone.   From teenagers to young adults, students to young professionals, we’re all different but we’ve all got grief in common.  You can find Grief in Common on all major podcast platforms. Thank you!  Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Grief in Common is a podcast run by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team. The topics of conversation aim to provide comfort and make a difference to other young grieving people over the age of 13. We hope to give listeners the confidence to talk about their own grief journey.  It’s rare to be able to listen to other young people being open and honest about their grief and how they’re feeling. We hope this podcast reaches young grieving people everywhere and helps to make them feel less alone. From teenagers to young adults, students to young professionals, we’re all different but we’ve all got Grief in Common. 

Is it okay to enjoy Christmas while you are grieving? Both Zoe and Maisie lost family members when they were very young and although they both love Christmas, admit that they can sometimes struggle with their grief at this time of year. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers looking after yourself during the festive season, how they remember their people at Christmas and their favourite Christmas songs and films. Content warning: mentions plane crashes, tsunamis, and talks about death throughout. Advisory: this episode also includes the use of mild language and is intended for audiences aged 13 or over. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳

Can you look forward to the future when you’re grieving? Although they are from different backgrounds and lost their dads at different times in their lives, both Olivia (19) and Iman (22) have found hope among their grief and ways to look to the future. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers how they found strength from their grief, ways they keep their dads’ memories alive, and why they feel hopeful for what’s to come.  Content warning: mentions serious illness, cancer, and death throughout.   Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Is it easier or harder to cope with grief away from home? 14 years after Grace’s dad died, she spent a whole summer abroad, which is the longest she’s ever been away from her mum. Nell went travelling just a few months after her sister died, and they both found that grief affected their travels in several ways. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers how hard it is being away from those who know and understand your grief, unexpected emotions, from anxiety to jealousy, and their realisation that being away from home doesn’t ‘fix’ your grief. Content warning: mentions mental health and death throughout. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 Please visit https://mind.org.uk for mental health support.

What is it like to grieve in your teens? Olivia (19) and Daisy (13) both lost their dads when they were 12. While Olivia took some time off school to process her grief and returned with a reduced timetable, Daisy threw herself straight back in, finding school a distraction. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers telling teachers, friends and classmates about their bereavement, dealing with tricky situations, and their coping mechanisms, including routines, journaling and having a support teacher.     Content warning: mentions alcoholism, cancer, and death throughout.  Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.    Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Do relationships change after someone dies? Maya (23) and Angharad (19) have both lost their dads, though in very different circumstances, and they experienced changes in relationships with their mums, siblings, friends and romantic partners as a result of their grief. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers how some friendships strengthened while others fell apart, how grief affects their romantic relationships, and how they felt when their mums started new relationships after their dads died.     Content warning: mentions suicide, heart attacks, mental health and death throughout.  Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Can grief be funny? Kim (20) and Ghislaine (25) talk about how they find comfort in humour and jokes, even about those who’ve died, and why you don’t need to feel guilty for laughing while grieving. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers how they use humour to deal with awkward conversations, the worst (and best) reactions they’ve had to making a ‘dead parent joke’, and how being able to laugh helps them feel normal.    Content warning: mentions dark humour and death throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

What is it like to grieve away from home? Annabelle’s dad died when she was in her second year of university, while Abigail’s sister died six years ago when she was still at school, but they both agree that living away from home at university has given them a different perspective on their grief. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers the awkwardness of telling lots of new people about your bereavement, the importance of talking to your friends even if they don’t ‘get it’, and what they do to look after themselves now.    Content warning: mentions suicide, COVID and death throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

What is OCD and how is it linked to grief? Ghislaine and Nell talk about some of their obsessive behaviours, the fear that if they don’t do certain things then someone they love will die, and how they feel these tendencies are an effect of their grief. In this bonus episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers how OCD is often misunderstood, why it’s easier to talk to a stranger than your family and using humour to cope with grief.   Content warning: mentions OCD and death throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Is anxiety a normal part of grief? Ghislaine's dad died suddenly in an accident when she was a week old, and Nell’s sister took her own life last year. Although they have very different experiences, they both agree that their anxiety is linked to their grief. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers fear of someone else they love dying, ways to manage anxiety, and having awkward conversations about anxiety and grief.  Content warning: mentions of anxiety, panic attacks, suicide, vehicle accidents, and death throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Do people treat you differently after a bereavement? Daisy (13) and Rosie (22) had very different ways of telling their friends and classmates that their dads had died and found people responded in unexpected ways. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers how their friends reacted and schools supported them, how they mark their dads’ birthdays and the importance of making memories with someone who has a terminal diagnosis.    Content warning: mentions of death, alcoholism and cancer throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Will you ever stop grieving? Rosie’s and Grace’s dads both died from pancreatic cancer, but their experiences were still vastly different. Grace (22) has been grieving for 14 years, while Rosie’s (21) dad died just two years ago, but they both agree that they never want to be ‘over’ their grief because that would mean they stop thinking about their dads. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers being the only person you know who has lost a parent, anticipatory grief and life milestones, and their favourite memories of their dads.    Content warning: mentions of cancer, respite care, and death throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳 

Why is there still a stigma around talking about grief? Maya’s dad took his own life when she was five and she still feels uncomfortable talking about it, whereas Angus prefers to be up front about how his mum died in a road traffic accident. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers managing anxiety and anger, the language of bereavement and discovering coping mechanisms for your mental health.   Content warning: mentions of suicide, death, road traffic accidents throughout.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳

How can grief be so different yet the same? Ghislaine doesn’t remember her dad, who died 24 years ago when she was just a week old, whereas Angus (25) has 21 years of memories of his mum before she died. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers remembering someone who has died, the ebbs and flows of grieving and how life events trigger emotions.   Content warning: mentions death, road traffic accidents throughout  This episode was recorded over Zoom.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish  Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity   If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can speak to our bereavement support team for free on weekdays (excl. bank holidays) from 8am to 8pm. 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org In an urgent crisis, you can use Give Us A Shout's 24/7 messenger service by texting WW to 85258 🤳