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#24 My Dad's death didn't break me with children's author Mark Lemon

June 07, 2021 • AMANDA SEYDERHELM

When Mark Lemon was 12, his father was killed. Even at such a young age, he knew he had to make peace with himself in order to have a future.

But how to do that at such a tender age, before puberty, and without a male role model? He talks about a special teacher, and the synchronicity of finding people who became 'teachers', guiding him through some very dark and angry times. But it was the milestone of becoming a Father himself that reconnected Mark to a deep sense of love that he traces back to his Father - his love that never dies.

It's exactly this love and continuing bond that Mark has nurtured and expressed through writing several children's books, and by becoming a grief and mental health speaker and bereavement ambassador for Winston's Wish. I can imagine how warm and captivating he is when sharing these stories with children in Schools, which is part of his vision for helping others with their loss.

Mark's latest project is his podcast, Grief is my Superpower. I believe Mark's superpower is his ability to give people hope, whether he is speaking to a group of people or, responding to a DM of someone feeling alone. We all need hope.

Connect with Mark

Instagram - @marklemonofficial

Twitter - @lemondropbooks

Facebook - @lemondropbooks

Website - www.lemondropbooks.co.uk

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If you are supporting a bereaved child, or know someone who is, you can purchase my books - Isaac and the Red Jumper (for 4-10 yr olds) and Helping Children Cope with Loss and Change

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