Profiles

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Erykah - Interview 22

In 2002 Erykah's brother was shot many times. His death was a terrible shock, and at first Erykah couldn't believe it. Erykah's faith keeps her strong. She has found support via the organisation, Mothers against Violence (MAV).

  • Background

    Erykah is an outreach worker and student. She is single and has 2 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White/black Caribbean

  • Age at interview 36
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Jocelyn - Interview 33

    In 2002 Jocelyn's son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed's many friends.

  • Background

    Jocelyn is a Company Director. He has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Dolores - Interview 34

    In September 2006 Dolores son, Tom, was fatally wounded. He was stabbed by a man who had schizophrenia. Dolores was in shock for at least a couple of months. Cranial therapy and meditation helped, but Dolores still feels very sad and depressed at times.

  • Background

    Dolores is an architect. She is divorced and has 1 child who died. Ethnic background/nationality: Jewish.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Michael - Interview 35

    In 2004 Michael's son, Lewis, was badly burnt. At the time he was working at a garage. Lewis died three days later. Michael and the other members of the family were devastated. Michael found most support from family, friends and through counselling.

  • Background

    Michael is an engineering consultant. He is married and has 3 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Dean - Interview 36

    Dean's son, Andrew, was killed in 2006. He was hit by a car which was driven by a man who was not insured and who was driving illegally. Dean felt shocked and devastated. He has found help via friends, family, RoadPeace, the Spirualist Church and others.

  • Background

    Dean is a Principal Care Officer (Retired). He is married and has 3 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: Indian

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • 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
  • Godfrey - Interview 39

    In 1995 Godfrey's son was fatally injured as he tried to board a train. Godfrey was denied information about exactly what had happened. The jury at the inquest decided it was an accident. It was an awful tragedy but Godfrey still has a positive attitude.

  • Background

    Godfrey is a GP/academic. He is married and has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 77
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Rachel - Interview 40

    Rachel's son, Dave, served in the Paras before he joined a security company. In 2006 he was working in Iraq when he was killed by a bomb. Rachel was devastated. She has had counselling which has helped, but at times finds it hard to get on with her life.

  • Background

    Rachel is a senior social worker. She is married and has 2 children (1 died). Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 47
  • 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