Eloise’s Story

In March 2021, still Covid times, my dad very unexpectedly took his own life.

Lockdown was a struggle for him out of his usual very sociable routines and it all became too much taking a massive hit to his mental health.

It took a long time thinking was there something I could’ve done or said to stop it and I still am coming to terms with not blaming myself everyday.

I also struggled with becoming a new version of myself and had to mourn the old me and all of the things my dad is going to miss out on in my life.

The biggest difference to me was seeking help through private counselling and would recommend to anyone. We also do an annual charity event to raise money for MIND and this is the perfect way to remember and honour my dad every year.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and no time stamp on what and how you do. It’s true what they say that grief never gets easier or goes away but instead you adapt and learn to live with it.

Grief is just love with nowhere to go. Find your support system and do what makes you feel good.