Here I talk with Dominic Murphy from Tommys Rocks, We talk about both his early losses, Mental health and the unique way in which him and is partner spread awareness and help in the community .
Category: Child Loss
Quit trying to be a Superhero
A very odd title for a blog but MEN hear me out.!! We are taught from a very young age to suck it up and be the strong one, to not cry and to just get on with things. And when something traumatic in life comes along the first thing we try to do is … Continue reading Quit trying to be a Superhero
Is my partners mental health a concern?
Lets face it , Men are a closed book for the best part when it comes to openly discussing feelings , more so when it comes to our mental health, men in general like to fix things and we shut down when we cant, its something you hear daily especially in men following the loss of a child .
Talk to us campaign
Daddys With Angels the leading Male loss Child loss charity that caters to but not exclusively to Male family members following the loss of a child has a current campaign running entitled “Talk to us”. Recently I spoke to Mark Cowdell Angel dad to Nyla ( click for Bio ) Who volunteers for the charity … Continue reading Talk to us campaign
Holidays and Grief
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels The one thing that is absolute in child loss is how much special times of the year suck. Besides birthdays, father's Day/ mother's Day , Christmas is the one huge one that we all feel the same about , more so if you haven't had the opportunity to have more children following … Continue reading Holidays and Grief
Where is Dad in the Grief Pecking Order ?
Sadly the above image is no joke , I really wish it was . On a recent visit to support a newly bereaved family Dan Hill ( Director at Daddys With Angels ) Was taken a back by the complete disregard for the grieving father in the house by a Health Professional . 2020 and … Continue reading Where is Dad in the Grief Pecking Order ?
Change is Needed
“studies indicated that while men tended to have less intense and less enduring levels of negative psychological outcomes than women, they are more likely to engage in compensatory behaviours, such as increased alcohol consumption. Qualitative studies indicated that men often feel that their role is primarily as a ‘supporter’ to their female partner, and that … Continue reading Change is Needed
7th Birthday without you
The 14th June 2020 marks 7 years since you were born and cruelly taken away from us 19 hours later. There is not a day that goes by that I wish I could hold you just one more time. 7 years later I still ask why me , what did I do that was so … Continue reading 7th Birthday without you
Promo
https://anchor.fm/s/258fe074/podcast/rss Summary Coming soon . A podcast about male bereavement following the loss of a child . We will discuss the effects of child loss from a males perspective , the associated mental health that comes with it . We will also discuss movies,music and hobbies Hosted by Warren Morris Dad of Oliver and Neil … Continue reading Promo
Child death and the impact on the mental well being of fathers
A very detailed study at the impact of men following the loss of a child,grandchild . Survey conducted and owned by Daddys With Angels . Follow link below to download child-death-and-the-impact-on-the-mental-well-being-of-fathers-1Download
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