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After losing her teenage son Oliver, Jenny tried to carry on alone until bereavement support helped her rebuild her life.
This story
After her 16-year-old son Oliver died from soft tissue cancer in September 2024, Jenny tried to cope on her own, returning to work within weeks. She struggled with severe anxiety and post-traumatic stress before connecting with a family support worker from a children's hospice. Through weekly bereavement meetings and counselling, Jenny found the support she needed to process her grief and secure a new job.
Where you could take it
Sit down with Jenny to talk about navigating grief as a parent and what helped her rebuild her life.
The charity
- Charity: Shooting Star Children's Hospices
- Registration number: 1042495
- Based in: Surrey & London