Nyoka, one of our Believe-in-Her Support Advocates, has written Invisible Grief. A powerful and compassionate book shining a light on the often unseen grief experienced by women whose children have been removed from their care.

Drawing from lived experience and frontline advocacy, Invisible Grief challenges stigma and judgement, giving voice to women whose pain is so often misunderstood or ignored.

The book explores the emotional impact of child removal, including hidden grief, isolation, identity, mental health and hope, while also calling for more trauma-informed and compassionate approaches to support.

Invisible Grief is written for professionals, advocates, organisations and anyone wanting to better understand the realities faced by these women and the importance of empathy, healing and support.

At its heart, the book asks an important question:

What happens to a mother’s grief when society decides she is not allowed to mourn?