Natasha McCarthy lost her dad, Tommy, in a tragic car fire the day before her 30th birthday in April 2024. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, she opens up about her grief journey, coping with loss, and healing after trauma as a single mother. She speaks honestly about the waves of bereavement, family trauma, and the long process of rebuilding life after such unimaginable pain.

This is a story about love, resilience, and mental health awareness - about finding strength in the darkest moments and discovering hope again after loss. Above all, it’s a daughter’s mission to make sure her dad’s life is remembered not for tragedy, but for love.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Growing up in Mayfield 

03:22 – Becoming a young mum 

05:47 – Her dad’s reaction to the news 

08:33 – Family loss and early grief 

11:12 – The last day with her dad 

13:42 – The call that changed everything 

15:55 – After the car fire 

20:28 – A funeral without a body 

23:45 – The inquest and open verdict 

28:17 – Living with grief 

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