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How To Survive The Worst Thing That Can Happen

May 17, 2026 / 01:27

This episode discusses memories of a loved one, specifically focusing on a competition involving One Direction and a personal video made by Ed, the eldest son. The conversation touches on the emotional impact of music, particularly Harry Styles, and how it connects to the speaker's late daughter, Abby.

The speaker recalls a beach day with Abby, where they filmed a humorous video singing "That's What Makes You Beautiful." This video remains a cherished memory, available on YouTube.

There is a reflection on the difficulty of attending events related to Abby's interests, such as a Harry Styles concert. The speaker expresses a desire to protect themselves from painful reminders while still cherishing the joyful memories.

The episode highlights the balance between remembering a loved one and managing grief, emphasizing the importance of self-care in navigating emotional triggers.

TLDR

A mother reflects on memories of her late daughter Abby, music, and managing grief.

Episode

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Just before she died in that last year, More FM were running a competition to go
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to One Direction. So, she and I went to the beach and funny Ed, our eldest, and both our sons are video editors, but Ed
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put together a video of Abby and I singing the beautiful song on the beach. That's what makes you That's what makes
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you beautiful. And um it's still available on YouTube somewhere. It's just hilarious and we
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kind of do this big hair flick and so that was Abby. She was in love with Harry Styles.
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Do you do you watch it very often or do you like consciously avoid it? I don't
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consciously avoid it. It's not very easy to find. I probably have watched it um
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about once a year or once every 18 I suddenly remember it or maybe I I hear the track. And so I will go and look at
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it and then I I feel good. It's hilarious. But equally I'm going to be really honest and somebody asked me to
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go to Harry Styles with them cuz he's about to visit, isn't he? And I just
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said no, I can't do that. We did get to see One Direction together, Abby and I.
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I couldn't No, I would just I'd be bereft and I would feel like, you know,
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half of me was missing. So, I'm careful. You know, it's not like I avoid tears.
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Yeah, I tend to just protect myself a little bit from really acute moments like that that don't have that much
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benefit. I can watch Harry on Instagram.

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  • 75
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  • 70
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  • 65
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Episode Highlights

  • Singing on the Beach
    A touching moment where Abby and her mother sing together on the beach.
    “That's what makes you beautiful.”
    @ 00m 17s
    May 17, 2026
  • Avoiding Harry Styles Concert
    A heartfelt decision to avoid a concert that brings back memories of Abby.
    “I would just I'd be bereft.”
    @ 01m 07s
    May 17, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • That's what makes you beautiful.
    How To Survive The Worst Thing That Can Happen
  • I would just I'd be bereft.
    How To Survive The Worst Thing That Can Happen

Key Moments

  • Beach Singing00:14
  • YouTube Video00:20
  • Harry Styles Decision00:57
  • Protecting Emotions01:18