In today’s episode, I continue the conversation with my mum, Debbie, as we discuss our shared journey of grief, specifically talking about the loss of my brother and her son, Matt. 

We talk about:

• The unique grief of losing a child from my mum’s perspective, how our experience of Matt shaped our family and my mum’s experience of trying to help her children whilst also grieving herself

• Our experience of family counselling (which we can look back on and laugh at now!) and how grief can look and feel different for everyone 

• Our evolving relationship as we’ve grown through grief together, and the impact the experience has had on our bond

• The power of maintaining connections with your loved one, and the importance of carrying them with you into your present and your future

• Tools that can help you process grief, including journaling 

• The importance of asking for help and why you don’t have to grieve alone

And much more! This is part two of my conversation with my mum, so if you missed episode 1, you can watch it here. There, she talks more about her own experience of being just 21 when she lost her beloved dad. 

Links:

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• Watch other episodes on YouTube 

• Check out Debbie’s website, White Willow & Time here.