My 15 year old daughter has been killed by a lorry

gravitytolls

The title says it all. Martha was killed 10/01/14 at 5.06pm.

I'm struggling, we're all struggling, I can't find anyone to talk to. Victim support sent a lovely chap, but he has no experience of this personally and I didn't feel that I could open up.

I've searched for forums to talk to others who've been through such a loss, but I can't find any, they must be there, perhaps the tears are obscuring my view of the search pages too much.

I'd be so grateful if anyone could point me in the direction of some support please.

WantToBeSE

I am so sorry to hear of your Loss.

Do you have the support of friends and family? I am sure that other posters will come along and give you some names of helplines etc.x.

coolcait

I am so, so sorry to hear about your tragic loss, gravity. I wish I had words to help support you.

I don't know if any of these organisation have forums, but you might find it helps to give one of them a call. Please take care of yourself.

NATIONAL
Brakecare
PO Box 548, Huddersfield HD1 2XZ
Helpline: 0845 603 8570
Tel: 01484 559909
Email: [EMAIL="brakecare@brake.org.uk"]brakecare@brake.org.uk[/EMAIL]
www.brake.org.uk
Helpline service for people bereaved or injured in a road crash. Listening ear and information on practical matters, and local counselling and trauma-therapy services. Also produce a number of invaluable resources for children who have been bereaved by a road traffic accident.

Roadpeace
PO Box 2579, London NW10 3PW
Helpline: 0845 4500 355; Tel: 020 7733 1603
Email: [EMAIL="info@roadpeace.org"]info@roadpeace.org[/EMAIL]
www.roadpeace.org
RoadPeace is a UK charity providing support for victims of road crashes and campaigning for justice, road safety and road danger reduction. RoadPeace: operates a national helpline for crash victims offering confidential emotional and practical support, provides direct support and specialist advice for people bereaved and injured in road crashes, campaigns for justice for road crash victims, and supports road danger reduction and policies which give greater consideration to vulnerable road users and the environment.

Support and Care after Road Death and Injury (SCARD)
S.C.A.R.D, PO Box 62, Brighouse HD6 3YY
Helpline: 0845 123 5542
Tel: 0845 123 5541; Fax: 0845 123 5543
E-mail: [EMAIL="info@scard.org.uk"]info@scard.org.uk[/EMAIL]
www.scard.org.uk
SCARD aims to: help relieve distress among people who have been bereaved, injured or affected by road death or injury; provide emotional and practical support through a telephone help-line, support groups, meetings and personal support system; help, assist and (if requested) accompany affected families, individuals and friends to Crown, Magistrates or Coroners Court; send out independent and informative information with regard to the judicial system; provide access to free initial legal help and advice; assist in helping bereaved or injured people access free Counselling within or outside the organisation; raise awareness of road danger, by information and education.

Jennifer_Jane

So utterly sorry to hear about this. Hope someone can help.

peachyprice

I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, I can't even begin to imagine the immense pain you must be feeling.

fed_up_and_stressed

I have just posted on your thread in discussion time.


Cruse who I mentioned there are specialists in bereavement support.

Sending good wishes.

lostinrates

Gravity, I have no useful links for you, but, wanted to express my sorrow for your loss too.

System

I am so sorry to hear this, I'm sorry I can't point you in the direction of help but please know you're in my thoughts at this horrifi time

busiscoming2

No help I'm afraid but want to pass on my condolences to you and your family. I can't begin to imagine the pain you are in. x

thorsoak

{{hugs}} I've read your post with horror - I cannot begin to imagine how anyone can cope with such a loss - my heart goes out to you.

Have you spoken to your doctor about counselling? I was offered counselling when I lost my OH - didn't take up the offer, but I know people who have gone for counselling and they say it has helped.

Here are a couple of suggestions for you:-

http://www.wikihow.com/Survive-the-Death-of-Your-Child

http://www.childbereavementuk.org/Support

My thoughts are with you and your family on the loss of your lovely girl x

clarryd

So sorry to hear of your loss, I can't begin to think of the pain and sorrow that you and your family are going through, it's every parents worst nightmare. My condolences.

Coolcait has posted a few good helplines and services.

But please remember there is no time scale on grief and everyone is different and deal with it differently.

My prayers are with you all.