In this episode of A Gift For Grief, Narinder Moore reflects on the very different ways grief has touched her life.

Her Father was bedridden for five years and died in 2008. Narinder explained how she experienced a mixture of sadness and relief - comforted by knowing he was no longer suffering.

Years later, her grief took on a new shape. The sudden loss of her eldest brother Gurjit in 2021, followed by the death of her younger brother Jagdip in 2023.

This brought pain of a different kind - sharper, more unexpected, and deeply disorienting.

Narinder opens up about how the Sikh community stepped forward during these times of loss and she shares the important role of Sikh customs and traditions in mourning.

Members of the Sikh community came together to surround her family with prayer and support.

Those who were able to read from the scriptures brought the sacred words into the house, filling the home with comfort and reverence. The presence of the scriptures offered both spiritual strength and a reminder that she was not alone in her grief.

This heartfelt conversation explores how grief is never the same twice, and how faith, culture, and community can both comfort and challenge us in times of loss.

Connect with Narinder through her Facebook group or Facebook page, both called - The Live Well Learning Hub.

Narinder's book 'Reflections' A Guided Journal: is available from Amazon.

Recommended reading:

Anita Moorjani Dying to Be Me

Bill Kirkpatrick: Going Forth

The Miracle Morning: Hal Elrod

A Gift For Grief: Louise Bates

Donna Ashworth: Growing Brave

Connect With Your Host Louise Bates: https://linktr.ee/louisebates

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In this episode of A Gift For Grief, I talk about the words we use around loss.

So often, people mean well but don’t know what to say - and sometimes the phrases we’ve all heard, like “they’re in a better place” or “everything happens for a reason”, can sting more than they soothe.

I share some reflections on the language of grief: what feels supportive, what can feel blunt, and how even simple, honest words can make a big difference.

I also explore how grief can shift the way we speak and listen to each other.

If you’ve ever struggled to find the right thing to say - or wished someone had said something different, this conversation is for you.

Connect with your host Louise Bates: https://linktr.ee/louisebates

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In this gentle and heartfelt solo episode, I reflect on the first year of grief and the many emotional “firsts” that come with loss: The first birthday, Christmas, holiday, anniversary, and even the first unexpected moment of laughter.

I share personal stories, including how my husband Bill and I honour our son Matthew’s birthday, and why we’ve chosen sunshine over tradition when it comes to Christmas.

I also explore the emotional weight of anticipation, the quiet moments that catch us off guard, and the small, meaningful rituals that help keep love present in our everyday lives.

This episode is for anyone navigating the painful first year, or supporting someone through theirs, or simply trying to understand the complex, unpredictable journey of grief.

You’ll be gently reminded that:

• There’s no right way to grieve—only your way
• It’s okay to feel joy, guilt, longing, and laughter all at once
• Even in grief, there are glimmers of love and connection

If this episode moved you, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might need it.

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Connect with your host Louise Bates: https://linktr.ee/louisebates

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