Jodie Atkinson - Loss And Grief Support

03/09/2026

31/08/2026

Grief has no timeline.

It doesn't run by a schedule, it just IS.

When a griever is asked if they are still grieving or not over it yet or another of the plethora of questions relating to their loss and how long it has been, some answer with "well yeah they are still dead, so I am still grieving".

It really is not up to anyone else to dish out advice about the duration of grief, and here's why.

Funerals do not signify the grieving period is over.
A Certificate of Divorce does not mean the grieving period has finished.
Collecting the ashes of a person or a pet does not complete the grieving period.
Returning to work does not mean someone has stopped grieving.
The completion of financial and/or custody orders does not stop someone from grieving.
The redundancy payout does not complete the grieving period.
A health diagnosis is the BEGINNING of the grieving process, regardless of how long someone has to live with that.
Moving house or relocating to a new city or state does not mean the grieving has stopped.

Someone smiling or laughing does not mean they are not grieving. Two things can be true at the same time. They could be in tears and unable to get out of bed the next day.

There are layers to loss that the griever is dealing with. Anniversary days, birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Mother's/Father's Day, are just a few of the reminders a griever will contend with. Long held family traditions, and the memories of previous years coupled with the reality that the future looks different now bring up emotions.

Music, songs, scents, food, tv, conversations all trigger memories and emotions, and can deeply affect a griever at any time - regardless of how long it has been since the loss event.

So, the next time you find yourself on the verge of asking a griever if they are still grieving or not over it yet, PAUSE.

What you could say instead is "I see this is really hard for you, and I feel for you going through this. Would you like to talk about it, or would you like a hug?"

And they may want both, and that is a good thing.

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26/08/2026

Heading into 88.7 Adelaide's Coast FM this morning, on air with the one, the only David Hearn.

Today we discuss how the world grieves when we learn our favourite celebrities die, the feelings, the memories and quite often, we remember exactly where we were when we found out.

Tune in to 88.7 FM after 11am.

26/08/2026

The world is grieving the loss of another icon today. Artist, Actress, Businesswoman, Philanthropist, and all-round good human.

Dolly Parton was one of the best, inspiring so many people in so many ways.

She touched so many lives, and it feels personal when someone like Dolly dies, because she was so present in our lives through her music, her artistry and her charity. We feel like we were connected to her, know her, because throughout her 80 years on this planet, she has always been part of our lives in some way.

This is a big loss and many, many hearts will be feeling it.

Her legacy will long live on.

25/08/2026

If I could wave a wand and solve one thing about your grief, what would it be?

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22/08/2026

Do you feel like you are drowning in grief?

Does everyday feel like you hit brick walls?

Are you feeling like everything hits you in the heart?

Do you ever wonder if you are destined to feel like this forever?

Please get in touch...[email protected]

It doesn't have to continue like this.

I can help you shift from this to reclaiming life after loss.

20/08/2026

Langauge matters.

Sharing a little inspo from Andrew Jobling, who was our guest presenter at PSA last night.

Food for thought.

17/08/2026

Boundaries in grief.

Who's place is it to announce the death of someone on social media? Run it through a filter.... Are you family? Is it your story to tell?

Lets normalise waiting or seeking permission first.

12/08/2026

There are big questions after a big life event that completely changes your way of life, plans and future.

Don't think you have you have it all worked out in a short period of time.

Ask the questions, and allow yourself to spend time with them to fully uncover your way forward.

Did you know it took me a couple of years to feel like I could shift gears?

I can help you with this. Strategy sessions to explore your big what, why , how.

Send me an email at [email protected] and let's chat.