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Motherless aged 20 | writing on grief and loss | Editor of The Young Griever's Handbook | Host of Grief Talks Podcast | *Twitter hiatus - check Instagram

London, England
Joined June 2018
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So proud to create the first ever Young Person's Grief Handbook. Written for the community by the community. If you fancy getting involved get in touch! #grief #millennialgrief #youngpersongrief
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Having seen firsthand the way cancer destroys your body, I am disgusted that Chadwick Boseman had to face such criticism about his appearance by people who failed to think about what he might be facing behind the scenes. Dying is painful enough with this side of abuse.
It’s not lost on me the way the internet bullied Chadwick Boseman the last two years about his appearance, him looking tired, etc to the point where he began deleting photos while he was fighting for his life. You truly never know what people are going through. BE KIND.
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This is great Steve. Such a kind heart. I've just set up a new non profit venture called GriefPal - a service that matches bereaved adults based on their loss, age and location. Currently fundraising to develop it into a mobile app. I'll definitely drop you an e-mail.
It’ll be two years in September since my wife Rachael (BBC presenter, newsreader and podcaster) died and while the past 22 months have been anything but quiet, I think it’s about time I got back involved in the real world. And that means going it alone. (Thread 👇🏻👇🏻)
though we may share our pain with those around us, very rarely will we be able present ourselves as a completely open book. when will our grief be able to roam free in this world without the fear of judgement or shame? #grief #loss #death
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I think I speak for all the #motherless children when I say thank you you so much, you have literally changed our lives 🙏🏽
We launched the opt-out movement at @BloomandWild last year and it's incredible to see @marksandspencer and @thortful following this year 👏 We're calling on others to join the #ThoughtfulMarketingMovement - bit.ly/3a3LkZg Tag in a brand who you think should join....
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We are now sold out, but announcing the date for the next one soon 🙌🏻 #grief #youngadultgrief #millennialgrief
SO EXCITED to announce the first ever Grief Retreat for bereaved young adults in the UK. If you fancy seeing what's involved and coming along then here's all you need to know: eventbrite.co.uk/e/grief-ret… #grief #griefretreat #GriefAwarenessWeek @thegriefcast
SO EXCITED to announce the first ever Grief Retreat for bereaved young adults in the UK. If you fancy seeing what's involved and coming along then here's all you need to know: eventbrite.co.uk/e/grief-ret… #grief #griefretreat #GriefAwarenessWeek @thegriefcast
her death knocked me down. I didn't think it was possible to sink any deeper, yet I was wrong. death was merely the beginning. what followed was something far darker, far more inconceivable, the prospect of life without her .. #YNN #youngadultgrief #motherlesschild #grief
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I have never felt anything more. The conflicting emotions of happiness and sadness carrying me through life #grief #loss
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.. I look into the clouds for a sign, any sign, that a part of you is still here, still watching over me, still whispering my name, still loving me greatly from afar. .. #YNN #motherlesschild #griefwords
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You are stronger than you think. #YNN #grief
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I spent many years hiding from my past, as the memories were too painful to bear. But one day, when I was feeling brave, I took a peek inside and was surprised to feel not only sadness, but warmth and love as well. That is the day that I learnt to grieve. #YNN #Grief
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mama walked through the world unshackled, seeking out colourful experiences and untrodden pathways. sadly her life was cut short aged 48. Istanbul would have welcomed her with open arms. I feel sad but at the same time grateful to take these steps in her memory. #YNN #Grief
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a reminder that no matter what life throws at you (by throw I mean, slaps your face so hard that the pain takes permanent residence within you), you are still here. the fact you are still here is nothing short of a miracle .. You.Are.A.Miracle .. #YNN #grief
I rarely saw her suffer. I rarely saw her cry. I rarely heard her in pain. To me she was superhuman. Nothing would ever touch her. She was invincible. She was superhuman. She was untouchable. Until, of course she wasn't...#YNN #grief #motherless
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I'm neither superstitious nor spiritual, but i can't help but feel that it was my mama who sent me this amazing man to look after me in her absence. A lot of what I desperately miss in one, I've thankfully found in the other and for that I am beyond grateful 🙏🏽 #YNN #Grief
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home is not a place, but a person, but when that person leaves, all you have left is a sterile house filled with possessions that remind you of the home you once had. you have a roof over your head, yet you feel homeless inside. #YNN #grief
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Compassionate Leave: Your world has fallen apart, you are in a permanent state of shock, the trauma haunts your nightmares, yet the demands of your 9-5 take priority. Anyone else find this horrendously illogical and insensitive? Our society needs a serious reality check. #YNN
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