“Losing Charlotte, losing your child, it spirals you into the darkest and most distressing vortex of grief. You’re swirling around and you realise that the future has gone, Charlotte’s life is gone, my relationship with her, the relationships with her brother and sister, her father and my mother – all our family. Everything just swirls around, and you realise the magnitude of your loss".

On the 27th May 2024, Charlottes birthday. I will be putting on my hiking shoes and walking from Minehead to Plymouth, approx 410 miles. along the South West Coastal Path in memory of my daughter Charlotte and in aid of Papyrus which is close to my heart.

Papyrus is the national Charity for the Prevention of Young Suicide.

Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under the age of 35 in the UK, every year over 1800 young people took their own lives. PAPYRUS provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINE247.

Every £5 raised can contribute towards a life-saving contact to HOPELINE247. Your donations really are lifesaving, thank you.