Shining a Light in the Darkness: Launching the Grief Awareness Series
Helen celebrating the launch of the Grief Awareness Series website after a canny day out in York, feeling refreshed and inspired.
Today marks a significant moment in my journey. I’m incredibly proud to officially launch the Grief Awareness Series for Workplaces, a project that has been shaped by both personal experience and a deep desire to make a difference. This isn’t just a new chapter for my business—it’s the realisation of a vision rooted in compassion, resilience, and hope.
For me, this work is deeply personal. When my first husband died by suicide, I returned to work carrying a grief so heavy it felt insurmountable. In that difficult time, I realised how much a workplace can either alleviate or amplify the challenges of loss. Sadly, I discovered that many workplaces lack the understanding and tools to truly support grieving employees. While time has passed, the need for compassionate spaces in the workplace remains just as critical.
This is why I founded The Flying Fish Company—to shine a light into the shadows of grief and guide workplaces toward becoming environments of support and understanding. The Grief Awareness Series is my way of helping employers and teams build those spaces, offering practical tools and heartfelt insights to navigate the complexities of grief together.
Creating this series has been an incredible journey, filled with moments of reflection, hard work, and hope. It represents my core belief: that compassionate workplaces don’t just benefit individuals—they build stronger, more connected teams. Grief touches everyone, yet it’s often treated as a taboo topic in professional spaces. My goal is to change that.
Launching this series is a step toward fostering workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported, no matter what life throws their way. It’s about bringing humanity back into the heart of work and helping others find resilience, even in their darkest moments.
To everyone who has supported me along the way—thank you. Your encouragement has been a beacon of light, reminding me that this work matters. I can’t wait to see the ripple effects of these trainings as workplaces begin to transform into spaces of true compassion and care.
If you’d like to learn more about how the Grief Awareness Series can help your workplace, click here to read more
Let’s build a brighter, more compassionate future together. 💙
— Helen
Founder, The Flying Fish Company
