WITHDRAWAL - WHAT'S BELOW THE ICEBERG?

What's Beneath the Grief Iceberg?

What people see on the outside is often only a small part of what someone is carrying. Explore the iceberg to discover the many layers of grief, including feelings that may never be spoken aloud.

There is no correct way to grieve and no fixed timetable.

ABOVE THE SURFACE

BELOW THE SURFACE · The unseen experiences

Explore the iceberg

A whole world of feelings

Select an emotion on the iceberg to discover what might be happening beneath the surface.

What this can feel like

Grief can change from moment to moment. Different emotions may exist together.

What other people might not understand

What someone shows on the outside may not reflect everything they are experiencing.

Ways to support yourself

You do not need to resolve every feeling. Sometimes recognising it is enough for today.

What do you wish others understood about your grief?

Personal reflection

My Own Grief Iceberg

Your grief may include experiences that are not shown on this iceberg. Add your own feelings and reflect on what is happening beneath your surface.

Add your own feeling

What is beneath the surface for me?

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