Don McGurgan was heartbroken by his wife Marian’s death in 2000. “When Marian died, I thought I would be forever in a dark place,” admitted the Omagh man. However, Don slowly rebuilt his life and has now written a book about his experiences in the hope of helping others. Mourning Has Broken seeks to dismantle the stigma surrounding grief and mental health, encouraging readers to embrace their emotions and seek support during life’s most challenging moments. In this episode of the podcast, Don speaks to Jarlath Cowan about his life, before and after Marian’s death.