Grieving Mother Finds Solace in Motherhood After Tragic Losses

In November 2025, Lottie Tomlinson, a 27-year-old mother of two, has opened up about how having children has helped her cope with the tragic losses of her mother and sister. Lottie was only 18 when her mother, Johannah Deakin, passed away from leukemia in 2016. Just three years later, in 2019, she also lost her younger sister, Félicité, to an accidental drug overdose.

Now a mother to two young children, Lucky, 2, and Flossie Grace, 10 months, Lottie has shared that being a parent has helped heal the grief she has experienced. She explains that the feeling of being her children's "comfort blanket" has been incredibly rewarding and has mended a part of her that she had been grieving since losing her own mother.

However, Lottie also acknowledges the challenges of motherhood, particularly the "mum guilt" and constant worry that comes with raising kids. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and talking about grief, as it made the process of coping with her losses much more manageable the second time around.

Lottie also reveals that certain times of the year, such as the anniversaries of her mother's and sister's deaths, as well as Mother's Day, are especially difficult. During these moments, Lottie and her family come together to remember their loved ones and try to make the days more positive.

As an advocate for the Legacy Hub platform, Lottie is now turning her personal experiences into action, helping families plan for the future and leave messages for their loved ones. She hopes that her work can make a difference and prevent others from going through the difficulties her family faced after losing her mother and sister.