I'll be running the Manchester Marathon 2025 for a wonderful charity, Its Time.

And often many who suffer this loss can go through difficulties getting the right support they need close to home.

As someone who struggled initially to offer the right support to my partner who lost a parent, I understand the importance of finding safe spaces, alternative voices and ultimately feeling able to open up about the grief with those who can truly understand.

It’s Time was built, based on shared lived experience of losing one or both parents as a young adult. They understand that losing a parent young is a life-changing experience that comes with a unique set of challenges.

Whether it’s university, having children, changes in your career or friendships, there are so many changes happening when you’re a young adult, and combining this with the loss of a parent can be extremely difficult. You’re often the first one in your circle to go through this kind of loss, which can leave you feeling isolated in your grief. Support groups tend to focus on other age groups and it can be hard to find community, which is why It's Time was founded.

Any donations towards this important cause would be truly amazing & will push me on towards the line in April. Thank you x

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