When you are grieving, it can help to talk to others who have also lost someone. They understand how it feels because they have been through it too. This is called peer support.
Sometimes, peer support is just people coming together to talk and help each other. Other times, it is more organised. People might meet in a group to talk or do something together, like take a walk in nature. It can also be just two people meeting to chat. Peer support can happen in person or online.
Peer support is about being kind and respectful. People listen without judging. They also keep what is said private.
It can help to talk to someone who really understands what you are going through, whether that’s in person or online. You don’t have to go through grief alone.