Meet Ellie, one of our incredible volunteers who’s bravely sharing her journey through loss. In her first piece, Ellie opens up about losing her dad and the waves of grief that followed.

In this follow-up to her original story, Eilidh shares what the second year of grief has taught her, the quiet shifts, the unexpected memories, and the small, meaningful ways she continues to feel connected to her mum.

Izzy lost her dad to cancer just before her eighth birthday. As a child, she couldn’t yet process the loss but as she grew, the grief resurfaced in new and unexpected ways.

After losing her mum following a short illness, Liv was faced with grief and the anger, confusion, and pain that came with it. She also had to navigate the difficult process of an inquest.

Abigail was just 14 when her mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and five years later, at the age of 19, she lost her. Abigail reflects on the challenges of navigating grief as a young adult.

At just five years old, Isabelle lost her mum. Now, at 21, she reflects on growing up with grief, how it shaped her love for art, and the ways she continues to carry her mum’s memory forward.

We recently sat down with Jonathan to talk about the book, his writing process, and how poetry has helped him navigate life after loss.

Today we’re sharing Breeya’s story about losing her mum to cancer at just 20 years old. From supporting her through treatment, to finishing university while grieving, and now stepping into life after graduation.

Today we're sharing Olivia's story about losing her mum to ovarian cancer at just 26. She reflects on the heartbreak of hospital days, the shock of early grief, and how love continues to live on, even years later.

On 31st May 2024, Nathaniel’s life changed forever when his mum, Lorna, collapsed unexpectedly. In the weeks that followed, Nathaniel and his family faced heartbreak, difficult decisions, and the start of a new reality without her but also found ways to keep her memory, values, and love alive every day.

Becky lost both of her parents before turning 25, a loss that left her feeling isolated, angry, and overwhelmed. In this blog, she shares what she’s learned through grief, how therapy with It’s Time helped her start healing, and what navigating life without your parents can really feel like.

“…one thing I’m so glad I did was I actually called him the day before as mum didn’t pick up the phone for our daily catch up! My dad was shopping in Bath to treat my mum to something special! It was a lovely quick phone call, and it was great to hear his voice then.”

Georgia shares her experience of losing her mum just nine days after a diagnosis. Georgia' shares her experience of sudden loss, learning to carry grief and finding community.

Grief can feel overwhelming. Awe walks are a small way to come back to the present. A gentle practice to notice the world around you and feel connected.

In this post Kaia shares her journey with grief, after losing her dad aged 11. Kaia also shares some ways she remembers her dad, like keeping a photo album of photos and a Google Doc of memories.

In this post Anna shares her journey with grief after losing her mum and her grandparents during the lockdown. She reminds us, ‘If you have lost your parent at a young age just know you are not alone even when it feels so incredibly isolating at times.’

“I had experienced loss before, but never to this extent, nothing as earth-shattering and life-altering as this, it changed me as a person. The reality is, losing a parent is like losing a safe place…”

Jonathan Mair shares the story behind his poetry collection Goodnight Mum. He reflects on losing his mum, discovering poetry in the depths of grief, and how writing became a way of processing his grief.

Today we’re sharing Mandy Gosling’s story. Mandy is our Clinical Lead at It’s Time and she runs our group therapy sessions. We’re incredibly lucky to have Mandy and we hope you find her story helpful.

“The best way I can describe grief is like being trapped in a snow globe, some days it encapsulates you and others its still and just touching part of you…”