'It’s 6 months since my son took his life. The tsunami of grief has been brutal, but I still believe in a God of love'
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Sharon Grenham-Thompson2022-03-31T12:44:00
Sharon Grenham-Thompson, also known as 'Glam Vicar', lost her teenage son Leo to suicide last year. Having been forced to face the unthinkable, Sharon explains how the devastating news has affected her faith
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