Family Stories
Naomi House & Jacksplace supports children, young adults and their families from across central southern England. Each family has their own unique story to tell, and as they bravely speak through the videos and written stories below, you can find out how the hospices are there to support them on good days, difficult days and last days.
Reuben's Story
When Reuben was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder, his mum and dad knew that his life would be very short, and were determined to give him the best life they could. This is Reuben’s story.
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Alice's Story
When baby Alice was 16 months old, she came to Naomi House to spend her last days, or hours, with her family. Then everything changed. This is Alice’s story, told by Alice’s mum, Joanna.
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Bonnie's Story
Bonnie was born with severe brain damage and her mum was told to take her baby home and keep her happy. They didn’t expect her to live longer than a month. That was 30 years ago. This is Bonnie's Story.
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Emma's Story
My husband Simon and I had so many plans and dreams for our new little family. We’d imagined all those special moments with our child, so when Dr Kate said, “We can make Christmas happen for you,” that’s when we knew we had to go.
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