I am Donna and I am one of the trustees of the Charlie Jones Foundation.
I am also mummy to my 2 angels, Charlie and Kian, and my earth child, Lily.I first began my walk down the baby loss path on 1st October 2009 and I don't think you ever leave the path. Life may deviate you off it from time to time but it is always a path in your life.
After I lost Charlie and then, Kian, it was comforting and helpful to talk to someone who knew what it was like to have lost a child/ren and if I just wanted to cry they would be there to wipe my tears; if I wanted to rant, they were there to listen; if I just wanted to say 'I miss them' - they knew the pain.
Believe me, I had wonderful friends and family but sometimes, I felt like I couldn't keep going to them. They didn't really understand how it felt.
I also bore in mind, they were grieving too.
I say that I am lucky that I had a supportive GP and she got me counselling with an amazing centre. They helped me work through every bit of my grief path and come to terms with things I hadn't confessed even to my husband.
I want to help other mummies, daddies, their friends and family, through their journey; particularly people who have lost a heart child. Even if its just to wipe the tears away.
I aim to talk to you via email, telephone, text - perhaps even meet up in person.
I will never forget you, or your angels.
Please come and talk to me.
Love,
Donna xxx
