OUR COMMUNITY

STORIES OF STRENGTH AND COMPASSION

Sharing our stories is vital in helping our community remember they’re not alone in how they feel, and that shared experiences make us stronger.

Our members are a close community and we’re honoured to have just a few of them share their stories with us.
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If you’re looking to understand mother loss, or unpack your own experience, these stories from our community will help. Some are heartbreaking, some are uplifting. All of them are unique.

Community STORIES

Community Story

Jaimee's story: gratitude & joy in grief

I will never get over the loss of my mum, but I will be ok here without her. Our mums are always with us and the times we forget that, we just have to look at ourselves, because she is in us.

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Living with Grief

Jevita's Story: writing a book to remember mum

I became a motherless daughter in June 2018 when my mum, Joanne died at the age of 60. I was 31 years old and was on maternity leave looking after my two young children. Her death was not unexpected, she had been unwell for many years.

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Community Story

Kelly's story: turning grief into gratitude

My mum Diana was 51 and I was 26 when I became a motherless daughter. At the time of her passing I didn’t think anything would help the feeling I had, it was worse than anything I had experienced.

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Finding Support

Rhee's story: everyone needs a 'Jess'

When my mother died in September 2018, it was extremely difficult for me to see any positive in life or to imagine when or if I could laugh and enjoy life again.

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Community Story

Maddie's story: A loss that lasts a life time

When Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer (primary bowel cancer) my world turned upside down. Seeing mum so sick was one of the hardest parts. Not being able to help her made me feel helpless.

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Living with Grief

Morgan's Story: I lost my mother, father, and two sisters, when I was 9 months old

I’ve censored myself for most of my life, avoiding mentioning that I’ve grown up without most members of my biological family, all but erasing them from my narrative in order to appease the feelings of others.

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MEDIA CENTRE

Article

What we don’t talk about on Mother’s Day - Sarrah Le Marquand

Published by

Stellar

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Article

2023 Mother's Halo Campaign Floral Daily

Published by

Floral Daily

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Article

'You've lost your anchor': What it's like to mark Mother's Day without your mum

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SBS

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Video

2023 Perth High Tea Channel 7 News segment

Published by

Channel 7 News

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Video

2023 Mother's Halo Campaign

Published by

Nine Footy Show

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Video

2023 Melbourne High Tea 9 News segment

Published by

9 News

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Video

VIDEO: New research aims to support women experiencing grief

Published by

ABC News

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Audio

The impact of mother loss on women

Published by

ABC Melbourne

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Article

What we don’t talk about on Mother’s Day - Sarrah Le Marquand

Published by

Stellar

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Article

2023 Mother's Halo Campaign Floral Daily

Published by

Floral Daily

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OUR COMMUNITY

STORIES OF STRENGTH AND COMPASSION

Sharing our stories is vital in helping our community remember they’re not alone in how they feel, and that shared experiences make us stronger.

FEATURE STORY

Mary's story: a whole new world

Witnessing your mum go through such a tough battle makes you realise many things. Those hopes and dreams of having her there on your wedding day, being the best grandma to your children, your first heart break and many more are all taken away.

Community STORIES

Jaimee's story: gratitude & joy in grief

I will never get over the loss of my mum, but I will be ok here without her. Our mums are always with us and the times we forget that, we just have to look at ourselves, because she is in us.

Jevita's Story: writing a book to remember mum

I became a motherless daughter in June 2018 when my mum, Joanne died at the age of 60. I was 31 years old and was on maternity leave looking after my two young children. Her death was not unexpected, she had been unwell for many years.

Kelly's story: turning grief into gratitude

My mum Diana was 51 and I was 26 when I became a motherless daughter. At the time of her passing I didn’t think anything would help the feeling I had, it was worse than anything I had experienced.

Rhee's story: everyone needs a 'Jess'

When my mother died in September 2018, it was extremely difficult for me to see any positive in life or to imagine when or if I could laugh and enjoy life again.

Maddie's story: A loss that lasts a life time

When Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer (primary bowel cancer) my world turned upside down. Seeing mum so sick was one of the hardest parts. Not being able to help her made me feel helpless.

Morgan's Story: I lost my mother, father, and two sisters, when I was 9 months old

I’ve censored myself for most of my life, avoiding mentioning that I’ve grown up without most members of my biological family, all but erasing them from my narrative in order to appease the feelings of others.

MEDIA CENTRE

What we don’t talk about on Mother’s Day - Sarrah Le Marquand

2023 Mother's Halo Campaign Floral Daily

'You've lost your anchor': What it's like to mark Mother's Day without your mum

2023 Perth High Tea Channel 7 News segment

2023 Mother's Halo Campaign

2023 Melbourne High Tea 9 News segment

VIDEO: New research aims to support women experiencing grief

The impact of mother loss on women

What we don’t talk about on Mother’s Day - Sarrah Le Marquand

2023 Mother's Halo Campaign Floral Daily

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