Your stories
It's common for parents to feel isolated and lonely after losing a child. Even though your experience won't be the same as anyone else's, it can help to hear from other parents.
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Karina
Karina talks about her daughter Sophie's gift of organ donation and how they celebrate her birthday every year.
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Audrey
Audrey talks about the day her son Robbie died and saying goodbye.
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Gary and Roxane
Our son Frederick (Freddy) passed away aged 16 days, on 8 June 2017. He was a perfectly healthy and happy little boy, unexpectedly contracting late onset GBS (a type of Group B streptococcus infection).
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Dalya
Dalya talks about how her son Ben's friends have had to navigate their lives without him.
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Jenni
After her son George died, Jenni started a parents box to honour his life in their local hospital children's ward.
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Trish
Read how Tom's mum Trish, and his twin brother Cameron keep his memory alive and celebrate his life.
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Brandon and Hayley
Read Hayley's story about surviving the loss of her and Brandon's daughter Gabriella.