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National Bereaved Parents Day 2023

Carmel and Darragh

Posted on 28 June 2023 at 15:01

I lost my beautiful, bright , popular , loved son Darragh in August 2022. My beautiful boy took his own life . Our world as we knew it ended.

I reached out to TCF and can truly say I have witnessed so much compassion.

I was in my darkest hour when a wonderful lady called Sue called me and offered me a hand of friendship . I have attended TCF support groups that Sue facilitates.

I’m still in profound utter shock and devastation but TCF has helped me to understand there are others like me going through this dreadful pain . But we can with compassion help each other a little through friendship and kindness I miss my beloved son Darragh with every fibre of my being. Being able to express my grief with others is deeply moving.

- Carmel

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Jane Johnson (Mari Posa) on 29 June 2023 at 20:14

Hi Carmel, thank you for sharing. Your story resonates with me so much as Darragh sounds very much like my son Leo, who also took his own life. Despite the shock, disbelief and utter heartbreak, I have found real comfort in being able to talk to others and ask questions without judgement. Xx.

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