Look after your own grief

Why it matters

The admin ends; grief does not run on a schedule. Support is not a luxury — it helps you function through the rest of this list too.

How to do it

1. Tell your own doctor if you are struggling to eat, sleep, or cope.
2. Many bereavement charities offer free helplines and groups — you do not need to be "bad enough" to call.
3. Accept specific offers of help ("can you pick up X?") rather than vague ones.