Paediatric nurse from Whistable starts bereavement support group

The new bereavement support group will be a place where people can come and share their stories and know that people will understand.

“We do laugh, as well as cry in these groups,” Selvey said.

“I think sometimes people feel guilty for moving on and still having moments of joy in their life, but you don’t want to be sad all the time.

“You want to live for that person and bring their memory with you.”

Selvey, from Whistable, said people often “shut grief away in a box” not talking to others about it because they “don’t want to be a burden”.

“Up until the funeral you often get lots of support, but after the funeral, that support often dies down,” she added.