Men’s Health Week – Grief: The weight men carry

Grief is often thought of as something that follows the loss of a loved one, but grief can come from many life experiences:

• the end of a relationship
• losing a job
• changes in health
• retirement
• family separation
• the loss of identity and purpose.

For many men, grief is carried silently. Society often teaches men to be strong, keep moving forward and avoid talking about difficult emotions. Yet unaddressed grief can affect mental health, physical wellbeing, relationships, sleep, motivation and overall quality of life.

This Men’s Health Week, we are encouraging men to recognise that grief is a natural human response to loss and that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Join us with guest speaker Uma Symons followed by a special Memorial tribute to our late Alamein Men's Shed members Ron and Tony, and a BBQ with friends and the community.