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Bereavement due to traumatic death
People's stories
Lost a friend or distant relative
Shazia - Interview 01
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In 1993 Shazia’s friend was shot by her friend’s father because of “izzat” and honour. Shazia, then aged 13, was devastated. She has ...
Angela - Interview 11
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Angela lost a cousin and a friend during 2008. Her cousin was killed with a machete and her friend was stabbed. These deaths have been ...
Lisa - Interview 29
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In the 1990’s Lisa lost two good friends due to murder. When her ex-boyfriend was stabbed, Lisa was in despair and at times ...
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