Anne Thorn, who lost both her son and her father in the last few years, shares her advice on how to get through the holiday period without the ones you love
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Anne Thorn writes a blog and has created a support group for parents who have lost a child to suicide. You can find it at http://losingachildtosuicide.org.uk
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