03/11/2026
A beautifully written article on navigating grief as a bereaved parent and the importance of psychological support for families ๐๐๐
โWe remember saying to each other this must be what true heartbreak really feels like. It was crushing, a physical chest pain.โ
In July 2022, Andy Smithโs daughter Emily, was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged just eight. Just 11 days after her family first went to hospital, Emily sadly died.
The death of a child can have a devastating impact on a dadโs mental health, but grief is not something anyone should have to face alone.
This Menโs Mental Health Month, Andy is sharing his story to help other dads feel less alone and highlight why psychological support for the whole family matters.
Read Andyโs story โ https://www.tomstrust.org.uk/coping-with-grief-after-losing-a-child/
