Double Parent Loss - Claire's story

In this third episode, of the Grieving Daughters Club Podcast, I sit down and talk to Clare about double parent loss.

Claire opens up about losing both of her parents in her 30s within 18 months of each other. She also talks about the tradition of Irish funerals and the impact this had on her grieving process and the quiet ways she continues to honour her mum and dad.

We talk about:

• Losing both parents at a young age

• Navigating shock, grief, and expectation

• The role of Irish funeral rituals in processing loss

• Why open caskets can bring comfort, not fear

• Keeping memories alive without making grief performative

  
  

Clare’s story is honest, grounded, and full of moments which I am sure any grieving daughter can relate to.

As part of Grieving Daughters Club I’ve created a free resource for you to download called:⁠⁠ ⁠10 Ways You Change After Losing a Parent⁠.⁠⁠ It’s full of truths no one warns you about, written from my own grief and experience as a therapist, I hope you find it useful.

If you are a grieving daughter and would like the chance to share your story on this podcast please email me on:

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Keywords

grief, loss, support, cultural perspectives, emotional exhaustion, family traditions, coping mechanisms, signs from loved ones, community support, double parent loss, losing a mum, losing a dad, bereavement.

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