Erin’s Story

ERIN’S STORY

It started with my dad.

What began with my own loss has grown into a community of people supporting one another through theirs. I wish it had existed when my family needed it, and I’m incredibly proud that it’s here for you now.

In this short film, I share a little about my dad, my grief, and why I created The Loss Foundation.

I hope, wherever you are in your grief, you find some company here.

A much-loved dad

My dad died from cancer when I was 22. His illness brought some incredibly difficult moments, but also lots of trying to be together and make the most of the time we had.

And when I think about him now, it’s the person he was that comes first…

Ask me to speak about my dad and I immediately smile. I think of a wonderful human and a wonderful father.

The gap I couldn’t ignore.

It was really after my dad died that I realised just how little bereavement support there was.

I had great friends around me, but nobody really knew what to say. Most said nothing at all. And I realised I wasn’t alone – so many people were grieving without knowing where to find support or where they could simply talk about the person they loved.

What we’ve learned through our work is that talking does help, and that you should have the availability to do it when you need to.

I created the support I wish we’d had.

Years after losing my dad, I founded The Loss Foundation.

It began with a small group of people sitting together and talking honestly about grief. People who didn’t need to explain why they were having a difficult day. People who understood because they had been there too.

That simple idea has grown into a community providing free support, connection and resources to thousands of people.

Grief is personal. But nobody should have to face it alone.

Together, we’re making a real difference.

We now provide support groups, workshops, Walk + Talks, therapeutic support and practical grief resources.

Today, people like Ellie turn to The Loss Foundation after losing someone they love.

Ellie lost her mum. Hear what finding The Loss Foundation meant to her.

Now, I’d love you to be part of what comes next.

I want to make sure The Loss Foundation is here for the next person who needs us – and the person after that.

That’s why we’re building a community of 500 people giving just £5 a month – our Founding 500.

Your regular gift helps us keep our support free and accessible, welcome more people into our community and give them somewhere to turn when grief feels lonely.

£5 a month might feel small. But together, 500 people would mean certainty and stability for The Loss Foundation.