In this sixth and final episode of the first series of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Soph, who shares the devastatingly short chapter between her mum’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis and her death just 26 days later.

Soph talk about the shock of a life flipped upside down overnight, the chaos and numbness of the diagnosis and the days that follow. Soph speaks honestly about, the small moments of normal that keep you going, and the strange, bittersweet comfort of carrying your mum’s love forward in everyday life.

It’s a deeply emotional conversation about finding scraps of light in the darkest days, holding on to the people who get it, and giving yourself permission to grieve in your own messy, human way.

If you’ve lost a parent and are trying to figure out how to keep living without them, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

We talk about:

• • Grief can feel isolating, but community support is vital.
  • The shock of sudden loss can lead to feelings of denial.
  • Physical symptoms of grief can manifest unexpectedly.
  • Maintaining small pockets of 'normal' during illness can provide comfort.
  • Grief changes a person; returning to 'normal' is not possible.
  • Talking about the deceased can help keep their memory alive.
  • It's important to allow oneself to feel sadness and despair.
  • Grief can evolve from shock to acceptance over time.
  • Finding comfort in small rituals can provide stability.
  • Parenting while grieving requires mindfulness and patience.

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• Soph's story is honest, and insightful and full of moments which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to.

  
  

  As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

  
  

  If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on:

  ⁠⁠⁠⁠elle@grievingdaughtersclub.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

  
  

  Keywords

  grieving a mum, grief, loss, coping, family, emotional journey, support, grieving daughters, unexpected loss, navigating grief, personal stories, parenting, community, pancreatic cancer, early grief, legacy, coping strategies, grieving daughters

  
  

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In this fifth episode of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Charmaine who lost her mum to ovarian cancer in her 20s.

Charmaine reflects on her mother’s vibrant spirit, the heartbreak of her illness, and the raw emotions that surfaced in those early days of grief and how it has an impact now 13 years later.

Charmaine also shares how repressed grief showed up in her life, and what it meant to finally give herself permission to feel it. From the small comforting rituals that carried her through, to the way her grief has shifted over time, Charmaine’s story is both tender and powerful.

Most of all, Charmaine speaks about the importance of honouring her mum’s legacy, and offers gentle, heartfelt advice to other grieving daughters who may be navigating similar emotions.

If you’ve lost a parent and are trying to figure out how to keep living without them, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

We talk about:

• • Grief is a personal journey that varies for everyone.
  • It's important to allow yourself to feel all emotions associated with grief.
  • Coping mechanisms can differ; some may avoid while others engage more.
  • Early grief can feel isolating, especially when living far from loved ones.
  • Unhelpful comments from others can hinder the grieving process.
  • Grief is a lifelong experience that changes over time.
  • Finding ways to remember and celebrate a loved one can be healing.
  • It's okay to cry and show emotion when discussing loss.
  • Carrying on a loved one's legacy can provide comfort.
  • Seeking support and counselling can aid in processing grief.

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• Charmaine's story is honest, and emotional which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to.

  
  

  As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

  
  

  If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on:

  ⁠⁠⁠⁠elle@grievingdaughtersclub.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

  
  

  Keywords

  grief, loss, mother, podcast, emotional healing, coping mechanisms, early grief, memories, legacy, support, ovarian cancer.

  
  

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In this fourth episode of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Tam who lost her dad suddenly without warning.

Tam talks about the shock of losing her dad out of the blue. She also speaks about the process of grieving while trying to be there for her children, and the bittersweet sting of facing big family moments without him.

We talk about how deeply personal grief is, and why there’s no right or wrong way to feel when someone you love dies.

If you’ve lost a parent and are trying to figure out how to keep living without them, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

We talk about:

• Grief is a personal journey that varies for everyone.
• It's okay to feel both everything and nothing during grief.
• The shock of sudden loss can linger for a long time.
• Being present in everyday moments is crucial.
• Grief doesn't have a defined endpoint; it evolves over time.
• Support from those who understand grief is invaluable.
• Children can bring joy even amidst grief.
• The firsts after a loss can be particularly challenging.
• Grief can coexist with moments of happiness.
• It's important to embrace your feelings and not push them away.

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• Tam's story is honest, and insightful and full of moments which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to.

  
  

  As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

  
  

  If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on:

  ⁠⁠⁠elle@grievingdaughtersclub.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or come and find me over on instagram.

  
  

  Keywords

  sudden loss, grieving a dad, grief, loss, coping, family, emotional journey, support, grieving daughters, unexpected loss, navigating grief, personal stories

  
  

  Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠grieving_daughters_club_⁠⁠