Immediate Support for Grieving Families: Rhian Mannings from 2wish - Ep. 12.

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Surface, Debbie Ann Turnbull MBE sits down with Rhian Mannings MBE to discuss the heartbreaking losses that reshaped their lives and how they turned tragedy into vital support for grieving families. Discover practical insights on coping, hope, and the importance of immediate bereavement care.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Rhian Mannings' personal story of losing her son and husband within days
• The emotional aftermath and the struggle to find support in the immediate days following loss
• How Rhian founded a charity, 2wish.org.uk, to provide hands-on, rapid bereavement support for families
• The ripple effects of child loss on friends, schools, and communities—and how early intervention helps
• The importance of hope, resilience, and practical ways to find "glimmers" in the darkest times

Chapters

00:00 Rhianne's Story of Loss

03:25 Loss, Loneliness, and Unmet Support

09:23 "Talking About Loss and Grief"

10:09 Room for Families in Crisis

16:10 Butterflies at Angel Bay

18:00 Ripple Effect of Tragedy

23:27 "Heartfelt Approach to Work"

25:38 Balancing Growth and Family Life

29:19 Beyond the Surface Podcast

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