Strangers on a Bench EPISODE 64: A Letter To My Mum
Dec 1, 2025
A heartfelt conversation unfolds on a park bench as a stranger discusses her recent loss. She shares vivid memories of her mother, reflecting on grief's complexity and the comfort found in family and friends. The discussion delves into how this loss has deepened her empathy in her social work career, alongside light-hearted moments about imaginary pranks and garden tranquility. With plans to write a letter to her mother, she emphasizes living fully in her mother's honor, celebrating both the sorrow and joy that life brings.
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Sudden Loss And Presence At Death
- The guest shares that her mum passed away four months ago after unexpected complications from cancer treatment and pneumonia.
- She was present when her mum died and describes the months since as very, very difficult.
Grief Feels Like Unfinished Time
- The guest describes feeling stuck in a limbo and struggling to accept a new normal after bereavement.
- She says she is waiting for something to be over that will never be over because her mother is gone.
Live Well As A Tribute
- The guest recalls her mother's message: "make sure you live your best life, my darling," and uses it as motivation.
- She hopes to reach a point of living well because that's what her mum would want.