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.

  • Audrey

    Audrey talks about the day her son Robbie died and saying goodbye.

  • 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).

  • Dalya

    Dalya talks about how her son Ben's friends have had to navigate their lives without him.

  • Jenni

    After her son George died, Jenni started a parents box to honour his life in their local hospital children's ward.

  • Trish

    Read how Tom's mum Trish, and his twin brother Cameron keep his memory alive and celebrate his life.

  • Brandon and Hayley

    Read Hayley's story about surviving the loss of her and Brandon's daughter Gabriella.

Last updated: September 2023