Supporting the bereaved – what not to say
A look at how the words people use when talking to those who are grieving can potentially have upsetting and...
Read moreDetailsJulie McNair was born and raised in Central Scotland but moved to South East England in the late 1990s after graduating from Stirling University.
Since then, she has watched Scotland’s development from a distance with avid interest.
Julie has worked in a variety of interesting roles over the years, including for several MPs, both in constituency offices and at Westminster.
She is now enjoying writing as an occupation.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking and ‘collects’ tidal islands.
A look at how the words people use when talking to those who are grieving can potentially have upsetting and...
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