Suzy says; ‘In August 2016 my Mum died 4 1/2 months after being diagnosed with Lymphoma and in March 2019, my Dad died 7 months after being diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
In the aftermath of my bereavements, I searched online for support and help, (and just to feel like I wasn’t alone) and came across The Good Grief Trust. The real life stories and quotes were incredibly comforting and helped me to feel like everything I was feeling was absolutely normal.
Right up until it happened, death was my biggest fear. But I’m here, surviving, talking and living. I truly believe that the work that The Good Grief Trust does is so important to help those of us experiencing grief to experience it within a community of people who truly understand.
I am delighted to become an Ambassador for The Good Grief Trust. I love the Pop Up Cafe idea and I’m a big believer in the power of a cuppa and a slice of something sweet to help people open up, talk and share experiences.
I’d love to bring my baking expertise in to help create some delicious bakes for The Good Grief Trust and to show how comforting food can be the bereaved.’
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Good Grief recipes
Shortbread - https://suzypeltabakes.com/recipe/brown-sugar-shortbread/
Rocky road - https://suzypeltabakes.com/recipe/easy-peasy-rocky-road/
Cheats Nutella Fudge - https://suzypeltabakes.com/recipe/cheats-nutella-fudge/
Cookie Dough Cheesecake - https://suzypeltabakes.com/recipe/cookie-dough-cheesecake-slices/
Iced Cinnamon Cookie Rolls - https://suzypeltabakes.com/recipe/iced-cinnamon-cookie-rolls/
Oreo Stuffed Brownies - https://suzypeltabakes.com/recipe/oreo-stuffed-brownies/
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24 HOUR SUPPORT LINES
| Samaritans | 116 123 (UK) | For anyone at anytime for any reason |
| Childline | 0800 1111 | Support for 18yrs & under and their relatives |
| Silverline | 0800 470 8090 | Support for the over 50's |
DAY/EVENING SUPPORT LINES
| National Bereavement Partnership Helpline | 0800 448 0800 | 7am and 10pm for emotional support. |
| Cruse | 0808 808 1677 | Nationwide bereavement support |
| Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland | 0808 802 6161 | Mon - Fri 9am-8pm and Sat/Sun 1-4pm |
| Child Bereavement UK | 0800 02 88840 | Helpline (9 - 5pm) |
| Child Death Helpline | 0800 282 986 0808 800 6019 | Every evening 7-10pm Mon/Thurs / Fri - 10am - 1pm Tues/Wed - 10am - 4pm |
| Grief Talk | 0808 802 0111 | Support for anyone to Grieftalk from any phone for free Monday to Friday 9am - 9pm Have a 1-2-1 CHAT live session with a Grieftalk counsellor |
| Bereavement Advice Centre | 0800 634 9494 | Practical advice (9 - 5pm) |
| Bereavement Trust | 0800 435 455 | Emotional and practical advice (6 - 10pm) |
| DrugFam | 0300 888 3853 | Drug and Alcohol addiction The helpline line is available between 9am and 9pm seven days a week. |
| Sands | 0808 164 3332 | 10am-3pm Mon to Fri daytimes and 6pm-9pm Tues to Thurs evenings Free confidential helpline for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. |
| Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide | 0300 111 5065 | 9am-9pm every day |
| Breathing space Scotland Helpline for when it becomes difficult to cope | 0800 838587 | Monday to Thursday - 6pm - 2am Friday 6pm - 6am |
| The Compassionate Friends | 0345 123 2304 | Open every day 10 am – 4 pm, 7-10 pm |
| The Lullaby Trust | 0808 802 6868 | Monday - Friday, 10 am – 5 pm |
| Marie Curie | 0800 090 2309 | Open Monday - Friday, 8am – 6pm Open Saturday, 11am – 5pm on Saturday Practical and clinical information and support on all aspects of end of life and bereavement. |
| The Greater Manchester Suicide Bereavement Information Service
| 0161 983 0700 | Open Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm |
Useful Links
| Ashes into Glass | Fine jewellery containing the ashes of your loved one |
| Chris Parry | Designer who creates bespoke pieces of memorial jewellery |
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