Making space for climate grief

Most people are aware that things are not right with our world. Of course, some “deny” that the climate is changing. But, deep down, we mostly do accept the evidence we see all around us.

This is frightening and overwhelming. It can feel like it’s just too much. So that when we most need to act, we can’t.

Maybe, as well as data and information and argument, we need to explore how we feel about this. Admit feelings of being overwhelmed. Or scared. Or bewildered. Just acknowledging this can sometimes be a prelude to action. It can help us feel less alone and isolated.

This online "grief circle" offers a non-judgmental space where people can talk about their emotional response to climate and other ecological crises. A sort of online sanctuary. It's limited to a small number, so everyone will have a chance to speak and share their stories if they want (but there's no obligation to share).

This is not a grief counselling session, it's not an information exchange and it's not a direct call to action. Just a way to share some of your fears of how the natural world is changing at a local and global level.