Profiles

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Jayne - Interview 07

In 1992 Jayne's husband, Jonathan Zito, was murdered by a man who had mental health problems. Jayne was shocked and traumatised. Since then she has had a great deal of counselling, which has been very helpful. She founded the Zito Trust.

  • Background

    Jayne is a Trustee, the Zito Trust. She has 2 children and is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Martin - Interview 10

    Martin's wife had a part time job as a lollypop lady. When she was standing on the pavement, she was hit by a bus, and died instantly. Martin was shocked. He is bringing up two children, which is a heavy responsibility. Counselling has helped him.

  • Background

    Martin is a Househusband (ex-warehouse manager). He is a widower and has 2 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Sarah - Interview 20

    Sarah's husband, Russell, died in 2006 in a road traffic collision. He was driving a bus when the driver of another vehicle pulled out suddenly, causing the incident. Sarah was devastated and still feels that her life has been shattered.

  • Background

    Sarah is a Manager in a college of further education. She is a widow and has 4 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 62
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Josefine - Interview 30

    Josefine's husband, Nicholas, was killed in a car accident in 2001. Josefine was shocked but understands that death is part of life. She arranged a 'green funeral' and buried Nicholas on her own land. She has had tremendous support from family and friends.

  • Background

    Josefine is a psychotherapist. She is a widow and has 1 child. Ethnic background/nationality: White German.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Nina - Interview 37

    In 2002 Nina's husband, Austen, was killed in the Potters Bar rail crash. She was seriously hurt. Nina campaigned for compensation for the families of those who died. Nina misses her husband. She wrote the book 'Dear Austen' to tell him what happened.

  • Background

    Nina is a novelist. She is a widow and has 5 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 84
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Marcus - Interview 38

    Marcuss fiancée, Louise, was murdered in 1987. Marcus was shocked and his life was shattered. He found help through friends, family, the police, psychiatrists and art therapy. Today he finds help by helping others who have been bereaved in this way.

  • Background

    Marcus is a Property portfolio manager. He is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Male