Hey there, my wise friends and welcome back to another episode of Collective Wisdom. Today we are privileged to have with us an extraordinary guest, Claire Louise, who is author of And Always Annaliese.
 
Before we begin a quick but essential note, the subject matter of today's episode deals with the loss of a child and some listeners may find the content emotionally very difficult. So please do exercise some self-care in deciding whether to proceed with this episode. And you might also want to listen with headphones.
 
Today's conversation is unlike any we've had before. It delves deep into the corners of human experience that are often left in the shadows, pain, loss, but also crucially, the resilience of the human spirit. Claire Louise has courageously penned down her journey, a heartbreaking yet transformative experience. Following the loss of her seven year old daughter and Elise, her book serves not just as a tribute to her daughter's life, but also as a guiding light for those grappling with incomprehensible loss, or perhaps supporting someone who is it's an episode that takes courage to speak to listen, and most of all to try and understand the indescribable so without further ado, I'll hand you over to Claire Louise
 
And Always Annaliese Website and Book
 
The Compassionate Friends
 
Child Bereavement UK
 
The Lullaby Trust
 
Grief Cast by Cariad Lloyd
 
Grief Works App by Julia Samuel
 
Music: Oom-Pah-Pah from the Original Soundtrack of Oliver!
 
Wisdom: Losing a child is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever face. Know that you are never alone and find the tribe you need to help you through it.