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Karen - Interview 04

In 2007 Karen's mother died when her house caught fire. It is unclear how the fire started, but the coroner decided it was an accidental death. Karen was shocked by her mother's death. She has been helped and supported by her husband and his family.

  • Background

    Karen is a registered Manager of a Care Home. She is married and has two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 40
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Sally - Interview 14

    Sally's mother died in 2007. Her flat caught fire, probably due to a cigarette which had not been put out. Her mother may have been a bit drowsy due to an overdose of pain killers, which may have led to the accident. Sally and her family were devastated.

  • Background

    Sally is a Chef. She has a partner and has 3 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Michelle - Interview 41

    In 2005 Michelle's mother was murdered. She was stabbed. Michelle was shocked and horrified. She has found help through friends, family, a community psychiatric nurse, a psychologist, a homeopath (privately), a medium and by writing about what happened.

  • Background

    Michelle is not working due to illness. She is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 40
  • Sex/Gender Female