Losing a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic: Deb’s story

Geoffrey Roberts died of natural causes in March this year. Geoffrey’s daughter-in-law – writer, mental health advocate and mother-of-three Dr Deb Roberts – provides a personal account of her family’s grief and how they coped with losing a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic. 

A crashing wave-like sensation comes over me and I feel empty. On hearing the sudden news. At the funeral. Turning into his old street. And so many other times. Please come back Geoffrey.

Please note: this article was commissioned for Beyond Blue. Full article can be accessed here:

https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/coping-with-grief-and-loss/losing-a-loved-one-debs-story.html