Kathy's family story may have touched many of our listeners lives already. Kathy and her husband Ralph Kelly together with their children (Madeline & Stuart) were thrust into the media after the tragic 'one punch' homicide of their eldest son and brother Thomas in 2012. After the death of Thomas, life unavoidably changed for the family. Sadly it then set off a chain of events that tragically led to Stuart (their youngest son) taking his own life 4 years later.Kathy and Ralph together have...

The National Centre for Childhood Grief is dedicated to helping bereaved children and their families rebuild their lives, by teaching them how to live with their grief. The Centre was established in 1994 by founders Mal and Dianne McKissock, internationally recognised experts in the field of child bereavement and grief counselling.The National Centre for Childhood Grief is a not-for-profit that operates from 'A Friend's Place' in Sydney- where we are today. The Centre has an experienced team ...

This is the story of Corinne and her family. In 2004 Corinne was 20 years old and living in Melbourne Australia with her boyfriend (now husband) Bodee. She had just deferred her second year of university and was about to start a new job. On the 20th June 2004 Corinne and Bodee had just returned from a short trip to Queensland to visit her Pop who was terminally ill. She was expecting to hear from her Mum soon but instead received a call by another family member.This call was to let her know t...

This is the story of Rosalie and Grant. On 9th April 1990 Grant Mark Evans was born sleeping at 37 weeks. The stillbirth of Grant was a shock to Rosalie and her husband Barry. Rosalie had blossomed during her pregnancy and they were looking forward to introducing a new baby into their family and making James a big brother. Rosalie highlights the contrast of care after stillbirth between now and 30 years ago. Grant has a very special place in the heart of the Evans family. Special thankyou to ...

Welcome to 2021 of The Loss Mothers Project. This episode is just Bec & Caitlin, which will not be happening very often! We wanted to start the year by welcoming our new listeners from the summer period, recap some things we learnt from our beautiful guests in 2020 and share with you what we have planned for 2021. Please take a screen shot on the device you are listening on and share to your social media stories!! You can now follow The Loss MothersFacebook- (2) The Loss Mothers | Faceboo...

This is the story of Donna and her gorgeous, determined, and loving daughter Montana. Montana was a bright 19 year old young woman with a very caring nature. She had four loving sisters, talking to Donna it was evident the strong love and bond between mother, daughter, sisters, and their father Rick.Montana was diagnosed with epilepsy just before 7 years of age, tragically at 19 Montana passed away on Boxing Day 2015 from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.Donna shares some beautiful moments...

This is the story of Merna and her beautiful daughter Kristen. Kristen was a loving, bright, happy young woman who would make fun happen wherever she went. She enjoyed spending time with her family, time at the family farm and shared a close bond with her two younger brothers. Merna says Kristen gave the best hugs and she gave a lot of them during her time here.In 2002 Kristen and a friend set off for a holiday. Tragically on this holiday her life was taken from her in the Bali Bombings.Merna...

This is the story of Eliza and Phoenix. Eliza is mum to 5 boys, one who was born sleeping.At 40 +2 weeks Eliza attended a regular scheduled appointment at the hospital, the pregnancy had been good- Eliza and Paul were getting excited to meet their baby. During this appointment it was discovered that there was no longer a heartbeat.Sadly Phoenix Oliver was born still on 9th may 2013. He had beautiful chubby cheeks, long feet, he was a gorgeous newborn baby boy. Eliza shares the heartbreaking l...

This is the story of Anna and her children Charlotte Leigh and William "Billy" Jacob. At the routine 20 week morphology scan baby Charlotte was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This is a complex and rare cardiac defect. Anna and Adam were faced with the hardest decision they have ever had to make around their baby's life. Anna shares the loss of her following two pregnancies, an 8 week miscarriage and Billy who was also diagnosed with severe hypoplastic left heart syndro...

This is the story of Flavia and her dancing queen Kristy. Flavia shares with us the beautiful spirit of her daughter Kristy. They share an incredible mother/daughter love that shines through so brightly as Flavia talks about Kristy's time spent here. Kristy was developing into a strong young woman, she had immense love for family, friends, shopping, animals and was making her way in the world. She shared a close bond with her older brother Sean and had become a proud big sister to Taylah.In l...