Emily’s Story

I lost my dad at age 18, it was a pretty tough time to lose him although any age is painful. I then lost my grandparents who were like my parents in my mid twenties which left a huge hole in my heart.

I didn’t know how to cope with grief then and even now it’s hard to process them not being here, they were part of my every day.

The monumental moments in my life can be tough, my nephew being born or when I bought my first house or got promoted I instantly go to call them even now.

My key coping mechanism is to keep his legacy alive by re telling old stories, listening to the music he loved and looking through old photos. I even talk to them in payer with new news like they’re still here as I know they’ll be listening. I think shying away from that is a much scarier place.

I know he is always with me and pick up on the little signs he sends me so I know he’s with me every step of the way through life.
My hope is that everyone gets the support they need like using charities like It’s Time which create a sense of community and help us to remember we are not alone.