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Family Flowers Only with Niamh Ruane

10 Aug 2025 · 1 h 27 min · S3 E7

This week, I sit down with 17-year-old Niamh Ruane a remarkable young woman whose wisdom and honesty left me in awe. At just 15, Niamh lost her dad to pancreatic cancer, nine months after his diagnosis. Less than 10 months later, her younger sister Roisin was diagnosed with cancer too. As her mum had to care for her sister in Crumlin Hospital Dublin , Niamh had to stay at home with her younger brother, navigating grief, loneliness, and the absence of both parents in the house. She speaks so openly about saying goodbye to her dad, the silence that follows, and the way loss changes everything, especially for someone so young. This conversation is raw, moving, and will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt the weight of grief at a young age. You can find Niamh on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/niamhruane89?igsh=cXBxMHgwZnRyY3J3 Thank you to this episodes supporters Feeling stuck in your body? Grief can weigh heavily on us physically as well as emotionally. If you’re ready to try gentle movement from home Ecofitness by Korina Duffy is offering listeners a 30-day free trial. Move at your own pace, in your own space, even in your pyjamas. 💚 Sign up here: ⁠⁠https://coach.everfit.io/package/QJ743362⁠⁠ 🎙️ This episode was brought to you and recorded at GK Media Studio. They also offer a beautiful Legacy Package where you can record your own personal or family podcast, capture memories with a loved one, or tell your story in your own words.They can even travel to you. 📼 Learn more here: ⁠⁠https://www.gkmedia.ie/legacy⁠⁠ For more information on Grief Retreats visit ⁠⁠www.griefireland.com⁠⁠

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