Resources for motherless mothers
You are not alone in this journey. Explore these resources, find what resonates with you, and know that you have a community here to support and empower you every step of the way. Check back here for more up-to-date information, downloadable resources and recommendations from November 2025.
If you’re struggling, please reach out. You don’t have to carry this alone. These crisis services are here to support you immediately, and we are here to walk with you in your journey of grief and healing.
What to do in a crisis
If you are in immediate distress, please know you are not alone and support is available right now.
In the UK
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger or need urgent help.
Samaritans – call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org
Shout – text 85258 to connect with a free, confidential crisis text service.
NHS 111 – for urgent medical advice if you’re not sure what help you need.
In the USA
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need urgent help.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – dial 988 (24/7, free, confidential support).
Crisis Text Line – text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.
If you’re outside the UK or USA
You can find international hotlines at findahelpline.com
When You’re Not in Crisis
You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to reach out for support. There are many ways to get help, connect with others, and gently care for yourself.
Talk to Someone
Your GP / primary care provider can offer referrals for counselling, therapy, or specialist support.
Counsellors & Therapists – especially those experienced in grief, bereavement, or family estrangement.
Support groups – connecting with others who “get it” can make grief feel less isolating.
Connect with community.
Join our monthly drop-ins (general and estrangement-focused) — free, informal spaces to share and listen.
Attend our workshops for deeper exploration and tools.
Find online spaces like our WhatsApp groups or trusted grief/estrangement communities
TMM Library of resources
A Note on Resources- We share links and recommendations for support services, articles, and organisations in good faith, because we know how valuable it can be to find the right help. However, please note: we do not formally vet, endorse, or take responsibility for external services or resources. Everyone’s journey is different — what feels supportive for one person may not feel right for another. We encourage you to use your own judgement, and if needed, seek professional advice before engaging with any service or resource listed here. Above all, please take care of yourself and choose what feels safe and supportive for you.
Personal Stories- TMM “In-Conversation”Series
Char & Joy
Char Wyatt, a mother of two from Oxfordshire, talks to us about the sudden loss of her mum Joy, all while 36 weeks pregnant and facing a global pandemic.