Today's episode is one that sits incredibly close to Ellie's heart, as she discusses coping with Christmas after child loss. As many listeners will know, Ellie lost her beautiful boy Billy to DIPG, and this is her second Christmas without him. The festive season can bring a complex mix of emotions for bereaved parents, the memories, the empty space, and the pressure to appear "festive" when the heart is somewhere else entirely.

In this episode, Ellie is joined by Bereavement Support Service Lead Rachel Tegg from Child Bereavement UK for an open, gentle and honest conversation about what it means to face Christmas after losing a child. Whether someone is in their first year, their fifth year or anywhere in between, this discussion offers comfort, understanding and the reminder that no parent walks this path alone.

This episode includes discussion around the death of a child, grief and the emotional challenges of Christmas. Listeners are encouraged to take care of themselves while listening and to step away at any time if needed.

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Show notes

Helpline Number: 0800 02 888 40. Normal Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Christmas Opening Hours:

• Friday 24th December, 9.00 am – 1.30 pm
• Saturday 25th December - Tuesday 28th December, Closed
• Wednesday 29th December - Friday 31st December, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
• Monday 3rd January, Closed
• Tuesday 4th January onwards, Normal hours 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Email: helpline@childbereavementuk.org.uk

Website: www.childbereavementuk.org (Live Chat support and other resources can be found here)

Managing Christmas Resource: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/managing-special-occasions

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