To tell my boss

[Skala]

In the next couple of weeks it is the inquest into my dad's death, a week after it is the 6 month anniversary and 2 days after that it would have been his birthday. Whilst on the whole I feel "ok" should I mention these up coming events to my boss?

Whilst I don't want special treatment, I feel I need to explain/remind people why I might not be on my 'A" game for a few days but without making a big drama.

Am I being unreasonable to think that I should be telling work about these life events?

Personally, I might mention the inquest but I wouldn't say anything about a 6-month anniversary or birthday. Everyone is different though.

Personally, I'd have a quiet word with my boss, if it was me. 6 months isn't an anniversary, but coming on top of the inquest and the first birthday since he died, I'd find it something of a cumulative effect.

I am so sorry for your loss, i understand what you’re going through. My mum died at the end of jan and her inquest is next week. My advice would be do what ever feels right for you. Grief affects everyone differently so telling work may give you that slight bit of leeway if things feel too much.