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.

In this post, Lucy explores the origins of Mother’s Day and reflects on what the day might mean for someone grieving their mum. After losing her mum in 2022, she found the annual build-up filled with reminders of what she’s missing, but learning about the history of Mothering Sunday, from its religious roots in the 16th century to its later commercialisation, helped her reconsider its significance.

Lucy gently challenges the pressure of Mother’s Day, reminding others that love doesn’t need a calendar to validate it. Her message to anyone facing their first Mother’s Day without their mum is simple: define the day on your own terms, step away from what feels overwhelming, and care for yourself in whatever way feels most authentic.

Today we're sharing our lovely volunteer, Seyurie's experience of co-hosting one of our Walk 'N' Talk groups in Hertfordshire. Through co-hosting the It’s Time Hertfordshire Walk 'N' Talk group, she’s come to understand that grief isn’t something we’re meant to carry alone. Seyurie’s story highlights how community can become a new kind of safe space!

In this post, Lucy shares gentle ways to “mother yourself” after losing your mum, offering simple, low-effort acts of self-care for This piece encourages reconnecting with your body, your inner child, and the nurturing voice you may be missing.

In this post, Ruby shares the reality behind losing her dad at 20 during the pandemic, a time when others thought she was coping well, but she was quietly falling apart. She reflects on how, over time, Ruby began rebuilding.

Hannah Tyers shares how losing her mum in 2021 completely reshaped her idea of success. Questioning what achievement meant without her mum there to see it led her to create Soulful Co, a platform designed to help people feel seen, supported, and emotionally equipped for life.

In this piece, Jack explores the complicated question many grieving children face: what do you keep, and what do you let go of? Jack writes honestly about clearing most of his dad’s belongings, while also acknowledging the unexpected items that bring meaning.

In this post, Emma reflects on how losing her dad didn’t shatter her life all at once, but quietly and permanently changed the way she experiences it. Drawing on therapy and the Dual Process Model of Grief, Emma explores the balance between facing pain and continuing to live, studying, socialising, and moving forward without guilt.

In this post, Hollie shares what it was like to lose her dad at 21 to Corticobasal Degeneration. She reflects on the mix of relief and heartbreak when he passed, comforted that he was no longer suffering, yet left with a deep sense of absence. Hollie writes openly about the loneliness of grief, the importance of community, and the small things that help her stay connected to her dad.

In this post, Lesley-Anne shares the profound impact of losing both of her parents just 12 days apart, and how that double loss completely reshaped her world.