Never a good time to be told you have irreversible sclerosis of the lower spine but it does at least explain Gracie’s constant pain
2 days till @LondonMarathon & she’s struggling to even walk but this girl is so determined to raise £ for Sibling Support ❤️
justgiving.com/page/gracie-nu…
@shitscaredmum@sibling_support@deadsibsociety I am so proud of Gracie, Callum and Colleagues as through 'sibling_support' and 'deadsibsociety' there is now help out there. It was sadly lacking in 1975.
Today marks 50 years since my little sister Laura died.
I don’t have many memories of her, but I do remember refusing to smile for the photographer because he made me change my dress.
I really hope we’re better at dealing with sibling loss now.
@sibling_support@deadsibsociety
@shitscaredmum@sibling_support I am so very proud of Gracie for joining the sibling support team, and feel her sadly, first hand knowledge, together with her' shitscared' Mum's childhood, will possibly help others traumatised in this way. I'm so pleased that this support is now out there.Hx
Gracie has recently joined the team at @sibling_support & this week they’ve launched an incredibly helpful resource for parents trying to help a child cope with the loss of their sibling.
Please feel free to share with anyone who might find it helpful ❤️
siblingsupport.co.uk/programme-for-…
@shitscaredmum@GracieNuttall41@BBCBreakfast I'm so very proud of you all,so many happy face's after an amazing climb up Pendle on a cold misty day, Laura's Birthday was extra special with so much love and laughter, hope your Christmas is happy too xx
What started as a mad idea back in Jan ended yesterday as - with the help of friends & family - @GracieNuttall41 & I completed our 100th climb of #PendleHill on Laura’s 25th birthday
If you’re up early tomorrow you can watch us finish on @BBCBreakfast
Happy Christmas everyone x
@shitscaredmum@FoundationTessa Brilliant Nic! A wonderful but emotional day for you all to remember your brave children and keep fighting for better results. Well done everyone! xxx
An emotional day on #Snowdon with 14 #AngelMums, raising funds for @FoundationTessa- walking while talking about the beloved children we lost to brain cancer & how we want better outcomes for those who follow us.
So very proud to be part of this incredible team ❤️
#BeMoreLaura
Tomorrow I’ll be walking with the #AngelMums on the 1st leg of our earth, wind & fire challenge
We’re taking on #Snowdon to remember our children & raise funds for @FoundationTessa
We just don’t want other families to go through the same heartbreak as us
justgiving.com/page/angelmums…
Little bit chaotic on arrival @TheCoopLive with some v long queues but it wasn’t raining & they moved fairly quickly.
#Elbow were fabulous but aren’t they always!
It’s a great new venue, few tiny bits to finish off but the free drink, popcorn & tram travel were a nice touch.
@shitscaredmum@Lionesses@ManCityWomen@ArsenalWFC No matter how many years go by it hurts, but how wonderful
that we were able to be 'their Mum' even for a short time
Thinking of all Bereaved Mums today.
It’s my 1st #InternationalBereavedMothersDay although it’s every day really isn’t it?
Thank you to the brave, selfless mums who reached out to me, I’m so grateful for your kindness & support ❤️
Laura loved @Lionesses so today we’re going to watch @ManCityWomen v @ArsenalWFC
@shitscaredmum@BrainTumourOrg@GracieNuttall41 Hope you are all having a lovely evening, with memories of a wonderful day! Laura would be so proud of her Mum and Dad whilst having the crac with Gracie! Continuing to keep the BTcharity so well supported, we think you're amazing ❤️❤️
We did it! & we’re still speaking!
3:50:18 - a reasonably respectable time for a couple of oldies. Thank you so much for all the support & the generous donations to @BrainTumourOrg
Massive thanks to @GracieNuttall41 for being there to cheer us on
All for you Laura darling ❤️
Donation number 42 and 3rd since we lost Laura.
She received 2 blood transfusions and I know how grateful we were & how much better she felt afterwards.
It’s so easy to book using the app now too @GiveBloodNHS
@shitscaredmum@BrainTumourOrg@GracieNuttall41 At 11 o'clock today, we will think of our beautiful ,strong brave Laura, who along with so many loved ones,sadly lost through Brain Tumours. Nic and Gracie, we are so proud of you, as you spread the word and we too, will be lighting our candle tonight.xx
On the 1st day of #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth we’re remembering our Laura - as if we could forget her for a single second
Something needs to change for the families who will follow us down this heartbreaking path.
Pls sign the open letter bit.ly/3P2sKY6@BrainTumourOrg
@shitscaredmum@BrainTumourOrg I was so very proud of my Nicola today and of Mark, so glad they braved the Carols which encouraged my Skylark friends to support our Charities in the battle against this horrendous disease 🫶🫶xx
My mum sings with the lovely #skylarks choir & they had a concert today, raising funds for @BrainTumourOrg
Hadn't anticipated it would set me off, but I cried literally ALL THE WAY through.
It took me back to every school concert & nativity. I just sat & sobbed, Xmas is so hard
@shitscaredmum@marksandspencer It was a truly wonderful 'Xmas Day', we will always remember ,hugs laughter and being together with our Laura. Unicorn Grandma xxx
Celebrating Christmas a year ago, Laura was starting last ditch radiotherapy as the tumour removed 2 weeks before had already grown back.
We had a lovely day, cards & presents from round the world & a fabulous @marksandspencer Xmas dinner.
This year will be tough without Laura
This time, 5 yrs ago we took Laura in a taxi to @NHSHomerton
She was v sick & had the worst headache, an eye test the day before had raised concerns, so she was sent for a CT scan & our lives changed forever
Only 5% of people with #GBM live 5 yrs.
We miss her so much
Hello my darlings!
Congratulations to broadcaster and North West TV legend @OwainWynEvans for receiving an honorary degree at graduation today 🎓
Thanks for delighting us with your presence today!
salford.ac.uk/graduation/muc…
Congratulations to Gracie Nuttall for graduating with a fantastic result in her film production degree! 🎥
An exceptional result as her inspirational sister and fundraiser Laura died from brain cancer during Grace's third year.
Well done, Gracie!
salford.ac.uk/graduation/fil…
This is my 1st yr in the #BereavedParentsDay club & 6 weeks since we lost Laura
Some of the kindest, most thoughtful people are in this club, but nobody would ever choose to join
Sending love to all the mums & dads missing their child today & every single day.
#saytheirnames ❤️
Missing my mum today because she’s in 🇬🇧 & I’m in 🇩🇪but I’m so grateful to always have her in my corner.
Sending all the love in the world to the mums who’ve lost a child to a brain tumour, I wish I didn’t know so many❤️#MothersDay