I don't have the words to say how wonderful this was. I can't think of another word other than wonderful - I'm not clever like that. Your consummate skill as an intetviewer - keeping quiet and still for the required time, allowing Ben to talk freely, openly and honesty had me holding my breath, sitting very still and waiting for your next positive, intelligent, non patronising or banal interjection. I do hope you have someone who listens to you in times of ' crisis '. We all have them and need that someone. Thank you.
What a beautiful interview. I enjoyed every moment of listening to this between occasional tears and absolute admiration for Ben and how he has dealt and is dealing with the death of his daughter.
What a beautiful interview. I've been aware of Iris and her family since shortly after the accident and I have been so touched by this tragedy. It is good to see Ben finding some peace through his love for nature. I wish him and his family eternal strength and love from God, the octopus...🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your terribly tragic story with us Ben. You spoke so warmly, so eloquently about what has been the most painful of experiences in your life. I wish you and your family strength.
Thank you Ben. Your words resonated completely with me having lost my beautiful 14 ( and a half) year old son, Harri, very suddenly. I'm now in my 10th year without him and everything I do is in memory of him. Not sure how I am still here without him but I can't wait until we are reunited. He was the light and soul of our family and we are greatly changed because of his death. some good, some bad. As someone once told me when I lost Harri : we could never have imagined the world we would be brought into when we were in the womb, therefore we can never imagine the world that we will go to once we leave here, if we could we would try and get there sooner.
What an extraordinary interview....Ben spoke with such eloquence but the evident pain that he has experienced was almost unbearable. It was clear that in the pain of his loss he also realised just how special and loving his relationship with Iris was and still is....I think you are amazing Ben and Iris is so proud of you, I'm sure........An insightful and intelligent interviewer who gave the space to Ben to truly express himself. This will help many people, I am sure, to understand that there is hope, even after devastating loss.
This was a great interview. Thank you for sharing. It is comforting the belief that life or spirit continues after death. I resonated with the importance of connecting with nature.
I don't have the words to say how wonderful this was. I can't think of another word other than wonderful - I'm not clever like that. Your consummate skill as an intetviewer - keeping quiet and still for the required time, allowing Ben to talk freely, openly and honesty had me holding my breath, sitting very still and waiting for your next positive, intelligent, non patronising or banal interjection. I do hope you have someone who listens to you in times of ' crisis '. We all have them and need that someone. Thank you.
I agree. I failed to mention this in my comment and wish to acknowledge it now. Such skills are rare.
What a beautiful interview. I enjoyed every moment of listening to this between occasional tears and absolute admiration for Ben and how he has dealt and is dealing with the death of his daughter.
What a beautiful interview. I've been aware of Iris and her family since shortly after the accident and I have been so touched by this tragedy. It is good to see Ben finding some peace through his love for nature. I wish him and his family eternal strength and love from God, the octopus...🙏🙏🙏
I exactly know the feeling dealing with my loss God takes most precious souls so quickly she saw angels day before they came for her
Thank you for sharing your terribly tragic story with us Ben. You spoke so warmly, so eloquently about what has been the most painful of experiences in your life. I wish you and your family strength.
Thank you Ben. Your words resonated completely with me having lost my beautiful 14 ( and a half) year old son, Harri, very suddenly. I'm now in my 10th year without him and everything I do is in memory of him. Not sure how I am still here without him but I can't wait until we are reunited. He was the light and soul of our family and we are greatly changed because of his death. some good, some bad. As someone once told me when I lost Harri : we could never have imagined the world we would be brought into when we were in the womb, therefore we can never imagine the world that we will go to once we leave here, if we could we would try and get there sooner.
Thank you Ben for sharing your story about your beautiful Iris. When we realise we are nature and there is no separation it’s a beautiful thing x
What an extraordinary interview....Ben spoke with such eloquence but the evident pain that he has experienced was almost unbearable. It was clear that in the pain of his loss he also realised just how special and loving his relationship with Iris was and still is....I think you are amazing Ben and Iris is so proud of you, I'm sure........An insightful and intelligent interviewer who gave the space to Ben to truly express himself. This will help many people, I am sure, to understand that there is hope, even after devastating loss.
Thank you for your heartfelt comments. We hope that Ben’s immense strength is valuable to others going through the loss of a loved one.
Such an important interview. Though I heard so much pain in grief what I heard most was love.
He is a truly remarkable man - thanks for your kind comment
‘ if I allow the touts to stop …’ what’s here but deep love and peace . You are one .
This was a great interview. Thank you for sharing. It is comforting the belief that life or spirit continues after death. I resonated with the importance of connecting with nature.