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. 

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.

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Community STORIES

Living without Mum

Viviens story: remembering the past with a nod to the future.

Losing my mother to breast cancer when she was only 47 years old was devastating and distressing to me as I, myself was just 24 years old at that time. It left my family confused, lost and heartbroken.

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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

Published by
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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