Anna’s story

I lost my mum 5 years ago and it’s been the most challenging few years of my life.

She was diagnosed with stage 4 Bowel Cancer in December 2017 and fought incredibly hard for 3 years before she passed in February 2020.

I also lost both my grandparents the same year and navigating my grief through Covid and lockdown was particularly challenging.

it’s been so hard to go through some of my major milestones such as graduating without my mum being present, i know she would be so proud of me.

Luckily i have a wonderful support system in my Dad and brother and all my family and friends.

I miss her everyday and and will continue to do so for the rest of my life but i never want her memory to be forgotten.

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.