Your stories
It's common for parents to feel isolated and lonely after losing a child. Even though your experience won't be the same as anyone else's, it can help to hear from other parents.
Karina
Karina talks about her daughter Sophie's gift of organ donation and how they celebrate her birthday every year.
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Audrey
Audrey talks about the day her son Robbie died and saying goodbye.
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Gary and Roxane
Our son Frederick (Freddy) passed away aged 16 days, on 8 June 2017. He was a perfectly healthy and happy little boy, unexpectedly contracting late onset GBS (a type of Group B streptococcus infection).
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Dalya
Dalya talks about how her son Ben's friends have had to navigate their lives without him.
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Jenni
After her son George died, Jenni started a parents box to honour his life in their local hospital children's ward.
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Trish
Read how Tom's mum Trish, and his twin brother Cameron keep his memory alive and celebrate his life.
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Brandon and Hayley
Read Hayley's story about surviving the loss of her and Brandon's daughter Gabriella.