One of the families we support shares their story, in the hope it helps others to talk openly about loss.
After losing their young daughter two years earlier, and despite a lot of support, this parent felt profoundly isolated. “I felt as though my life ended with hers.”
After trying various approaches without success, they reached out to a police officer involved in their daughter's case — a connection that led them to Reuben's Retreat, which they credit with transforming their circumstances.
“They have literally saved me… they have gone above and beyond to help me.” They describe the sense of community and purpose the charity has given them — helping them move from merely enduring life to living it once more.