In this fifth episode of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Charmaine who lost her mum to ovarian cancer in her 20s.

Charmaine reflects on her mother’s vibrant spirit, the heartbreak of her illness, and the raw emotions that surfaced in those early days of grief and how it has an impact now 13 years later.

Charmaine also shares how repressed grief showed up in her life, and what it meant to finally give herself permission to feel it. From the small comforting rituals that carried her through, to the way her grief has shifted over time, Charmaine’s story is both tender and powerful.

Most of all, Charmaine speaks about the importance of honouring her mum’s legacy, and offers gentle, heartfelt advice to other grieving daughters who may be navigating similar emotions.

If you’ve lost a parent and are trying to figure out how to keep living without them, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

We talk about:

• Grief is a personal journey that varies for everyone.
• It's important to allow yourself to feel all emotions associated with grief.
• Coping mechanisms can differ; some may avoid while others engage more.
• Early grief can feel isolating, especially when living far from loved ones.
• Unhelpful comments from others can hinder the grieving process.
• Grief is a lifelong experience that changes over time.
• Finding ways to remember and celebrate a loved one can be healing.
• It's okay to cry and show emotion when discussing loss.
• Carrying on a loved one's legacy can provide comfort.
• Seeking support and counselling can aid in processing grief.

Charmaine's story is honest, and emotional which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to. 

As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

Keywords

grief, loss, mother, podcast, emotional healing, coping mechanisms, early grief, memories, legacy, support, ovarian cancer.

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In this fourth episode of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Tam who lost her dad suddenly without warning.

Tam talks about the shock of losing her dad out of the blue. She also speaks about the process of grieving while trying to be there for her children, and the bittersweet sting of facing big family moments without him.

We talk about how deeply personal grief is, and why there’s no right or wrong way to feel when someone you love dies.

If you’ve lost a parent and are trying to figure out how to keep living without them, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

We talk about:

• Grief is a personal journey that varies for everyone.
• It's okay to feel both everything and nothing during grief.
• The shock of sudden loss can linger for a long time.
• Being present in everyday moments is crucial.
• Grief doesn't have a defined endpoint; it evolves over time.
• Support from those who understand grief is invaluable.
• Children can bring joy even amidst grief.
• The firsts after a loss can be particularly challenging.
• Grief can coexist with moments of happiness.
• It's important to embrace your feelings and not push them away.

Tam's story is honest, and insightful and full of moments which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to. 

As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on: 

⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

Keywords

sudden loss, grieving a dad, grief, loss, coping, family, emotional journey, support, grieving daughters, unexpected loss, navigating grief, personal stories

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In this third episode, of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Clare about double parent loss. 

Claire opens up about losing both of her parents in her 30s within 18 months of each other. She also talks about the tradition of Irish funerals and the impact this had on her grieving process and the quiet ways she continues to honour her mum and dad.

We talk about:

• Losing both parents at a young age

• Navigating shock, grief, and expectation

• The role of Irish funeral rituals in processing loss

• Why open caskets can bring comfort, not fear

• Keeping memories alive without making grief performative

  
  

Clare’s story is honest, grounded, and full of moments which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to. 

As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on: 

⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

Keywords

grief, loss, support, cultural perspectives, emotional exhaustion, family traditions, coping mechanisms, signs from loved ones, community support, double parent loss, losing a mum, losing a dad, bereavement.

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In this second episode of The Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk with my sister Steph.

We talk what it was like for Steph to lose mum whilst being 8 months pregnant and how hard it was to give birth only 5 weeks later and navigating early grief while becoming a first time parent.

This is an honest and deeply personal conversation about the heartbreak of losing our mum and the impossible collision of grief and motherhood.

We speak honestly about the things people don’t usually say out loud, the guilt, the rage, the joy that felt wrong, and the pain that never goes away.

If you've lost a parent to, alongside navigating parenthood, this episode is for you.

As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called: ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.
It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on:

[email protected] or come and find me over on instagram.

Keywords

grief, loss, support, parenting, first time parenting, bereavement, coping strategies, healing, emotional health, mental health, personal stories, family, mother loss, losing a mum, death, losing a parent, grieving daughter.

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Hi I am Elle, a UK counsellor and a Grieving Daughter having lost both of my parents in my 20s and 30s. In this first ever episode of The Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I talk about the day my world changed the day my mum died when I was only 25.

This is a honest and deeply personal conversation with my sister about what it was really like losing her,  the pain, the cancer, the trip to Mexico, and everything that came after. We speak honestly about the reality of grief when it hits too early, too hard, and without a rulebook.

We say her name and we share the kind of things that don’t get spoken out loud enough.

If you've lost your mum too, or if you're navigating life after a parent’s death, this episode is for you for you to remember that you are not alone.

As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called: 10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent . It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on: [email protected] or come and find me over on instagram.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• The story of Elizabeth Godliman — my mum

• What it felt like to lose her in my 20s

• The helplessness of watching someone you love fade

• How grief blurred into depression, identity loss, and isolation

• The trip to Mexico that gave us hope — and heartbreak

• Why saying her name still matters

• How grief still lives with me, and what helps now

• Why I created this podcast, and who it’s for

  
  

Keywords

grief, loss, support, bereavement, coping strategies, healing, emotional health, mental health, personal stories, family, mother loss, losing a mum, death, losing a parent, grieving daughter.

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