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The Adult Orphan

The Adult Orphan

I lost my only parent just after my 28th birthday. No siblings to speak of, living at home and waist-deep in marital separation, life had well and truly hit rock bottom. Today I stand with fire in my belly; wiser, stronger and here to help other adult orphans navigate the depths of losing a parent. Here's my sole survival story.

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What to wear to your mother’s funeral

Sep 16, 2018

What to wear to your mother’s funeral

Your parent’s funeral marks an important time in your life, so what will you wear? Read my top tips for dress code on your mother's fune

Happy birthday to meeee

Jul 19, 2018

Happy birthday to meeee

It’s my first birthday since launching The Adult Orphan. My sixth since becoming one of them. What to say…?! The occasion deserves some atte

How to support people who are grieving

Apr 29, 2018

How to support people who are grieving

Not sure what to do or say? Everyone responds differently to grief and there is no one-size-fits-all approach for how to help. That said, he

Normalise talking about the dead, one anecdote at a time

Jan 8, 2018

Normalise talking about the dead, one anecdote at a time

If you do find yourself talking about your parents a lot more than you ever did, don’t freak out. I initially found it embarrassing, before

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