Becky lost her mum to cancer in 2022, aged just 25. Six months ago, she lost her dad too. Now, as she clears out her childhood home, she reflects on the last few years and the life she never expected to have.

While finishing his final year at university, Sam’s mum and dad were involved in a road traffic collision while driving home from the airport. Sam writes honestly about the shock of sudden loss, the responsibility he took on in the aftermath, and returning to university while navigating a life he never expected to have.

After losing his mum around the same time as the Euros, football became closely tied to a period of intense grief. Two years on, the 2026 World Cup brought those feelings back in ways Nat didn’t expect.

Our Book Club host, Gabrielle, has shared her thoughts on our July read, 12 Birds to Save Your Life by Charlie Corbett!

Maddie shares her story of losing both her parents and how she has learned is that grief isn't just about the loss itself. It's also about navigating the awkward conversations, the well-meaning but unhelpful comments, and the moments where you find yourself protecting other people's feelings.

Out of that experience came something beautiful, The Chai Circle, a space built on connection, compassion, and the simple comfort of sitting together with people who understand. A space Kal wishes had existed when she was 27.

Katie lost her dad in March 2025 at just 21 years old, while studying at university. She reflects on how parent loss in your early twenties can change your sense of self and make future milestones feel bittersweet. As she prepares to graduate, Katie takes comfort in knowing her dad would be incredibly proud of everything she has achieved.

Niaomi shares 10 things that are helping her navigate her first Father’s Day without her dad. From creating a memory box and memorial garden, to writing down memories, fundraising in his honour and simply continuing to say his name, her reflections are a reminder that there is no right or wrong way to remember someone you love.

While many people associate sunshine, holidays and longer days with happiness, grief doesn't always follow the seasons. For Jack, summer has often amplified feelings of loss and comparison, from watching others make memories with loved ones to navigating social media's endless stream of holiday highlights.

Lucy lost her mum in 2024 while she was in her early twenties. Since then, she has navigated grief alongside some huge life changes, from travelling solo and completing a master’s degree to building a new life and future for herself.

As he approaches two years since losing his mum, Nat reflects on what it means to carry grief alongside everyday life. Written as a letter to his mum, Lorna, his story explores the moments where her absence is felt most, from major milestones to the quiet, ordinary moments he wishes he could still share with her.

Chloe shares the shock of losing her dad unexpectedly, the trauma that can follow sudden loss, and the reality of trying to navigate everyday life when nothing feels normal anymore.

What was meant to be a year full of celebrations for her dad became a year of unimaginable loss after he passed away just days before his 60th birthday. In her story, Rav speaks so honestly about navigating grief and trying to figure out who she is after such a huge loss.

Ruaridh’s story is a reflection on sudden loss and the way grief can completely reshape the future you imagined. Just weeks after getting engaged to his partner of 10 years, Ruaridh unexpectedly lost his dad to heart failure at just 65 years old.

Our incredible volunteer Lucy has shared a powerful reflection on how grief and running have become deeply intertwined since losing her mum almost three years ago. In 2024, Lucy shared her first piece with us about how running was helping her process grief, and now, since writing those words, she has completed the Manchester Marathon for It’s Time.

Alicia’s story is an honest reflection on growing up with grief after losing her dad to suicide at 7 years old. She shares how parent loss shaped her childhood, identity and mental health, and how grief has evolved alongside her through every stage of life.

After losing her dad in July 2025, just three days after her 27th birthday, she shares how grief has reshaped the ordinary moments. Through her memories of her dad’s kindness, consistency and unwavering support, Niaomi reminds us that grief is what we carry forward.

Having lost both her parents by the age of 23, her mum at just 5 years old and her dad in 2024. Lilley has found strength in movement, using running as a way to process and momentarily quiet the constant weight of grief.

After losing their mum to a heart attack at 29, Marc has faced the ups and downs of grief, from not knowing how to cope, to learning that it’s okay to have days where you simply need to cry.

Dean’s story is a deeply honest reflection on navigating repeated loss and life’s challenges over several years. After losing his mother suddenly in 2019 at just 43, Dean describes how grief initially isolated him. Throughout these experiences, Dean emphasizes the importance of support, reflection, and openness about mental health, noting that while he isn’t perfect, he continues to work on his wellbeing day by day.