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Support. Understanding. Friendship.
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Pupy Love
by Ric Hart
Following the loss of Jade I was mentally and psychically dealing with all my emotions, alongside bringing up my new born son as a single parent. I found one way to provide true therapy for myself; writing a biography of our lives together, and other amazing times we shared – Pupy Love. I also wrote this book during the COVID-19 lock-down, 2000 words each day, which helped manage my time well with my son. It provided me with the therapy and positive thought process I needed at the start of every day.
This book allowed me to revisit each moment and cherish everything about our time together. Writing it was certainly an emotional roller-coaster. Becoming an author, for me, was the best way of dealing with everything, and proved to be valuable therapy.
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You can upload a picture of your children reading Hugo’s book, and share your thoughts, feelings and comments about it…
Proud to be supporting Cruse Bereavement Care.
A national charity, supporting children, young people and adults when someone dies.
Freephone National Helpline: 0808 808 1677 www.cruse.org.uk
Ric and Hugo’s Story features on the Cruise website
Hugo and Daddy’s Night Time Adventures
by Ric Hart
This children’s book came to mind around six months after losing Jade. I found inspiration to create a message for our son Hugo through bedtime stories, converting negative loss into positive magic in the night sky. So Hugo can dream of his Mummy. I created the book during the COVID-19 lock-down, finding a way to be creative with my time, and create a legacy for Jade which will live on for decades to come.
When Hugo lost his Mummy ‘Jade’ straight after he was born, many beautiful things were made for him. These included a special ‘Mummy cushion’ and also a lavender scented teddy, which was created from one of her dresses. Hugo’s Mummy t-shirts, which are hanging as bunting in Hugo’s room, have been worn for many charity 10K and half marathon runs in memory of her. Daddy even went the extra mile to fulfil his promise to Jade, of running a full marathon. Her nine months of carrying Hugo was honoured by nine months of training before completing the Yorkshire Marathon in 2019.
A personalised travel belt for clipping on Hugo and daddy’s backpacks reflects all the adventures to come.
The heart symbols lay on Mummy’s resting place – red representing daddy, green for Mummy and blue for Hugo. There is also a shooting star included for Mummy and as hope for Hugo and daddy’s future, the H symbol also represents this as a sign of Hope and for the initials for Hugo Hart.
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Supporting
The Children’s Bereavement Centre is a local registered charity providing early intervention support for children and young people, age 3-18, who are experiencing life-changing trauma due to the death or terminal illness of someone they love. Based in Newark the charity has venues across Nottinghamshire and has been providing its unique range of specialist support free of charge to the families that need it across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire for 16 years. During that time we have helped thousands of children, young people and their families and years later we remain the only specific specialist bereavement service for 3-18 year olds in the area and we continue to fill a vital gap in local service provision.
Hugo and Daddy’s Thailand Adventures
by Ric Hart
This children’s adventure book came to mind simply because myself and Jade (Mummy) got married in Thailand in April 2015, and travelled to many special places during our month away, and also hit some other very special islands in 2016 together. Where Jade found her special place Koh Lipe.
The book shares the journey we both took where Daddy shows Hugo all our special places with lots of special meaning, so one day we can both go backpacking to Thailand and relive some amazing moments for Hugo to experience. Daddy just can’t wait for this trip with Hugo.
Proud to be supporting Children’s Bereavment Centre, Newark.
The charity that supports local children and their families affected by death or terminal illness.
http://www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/
Hugo and Daddy’s Superhero Adventures
by Ric Hart
Hugo and Daddy’s Superhero Adventures tells the story of Hugo becoming a superhero in his own right. Having a conversation with Daddy at night before he goes to bed about flying in the sky, and his own super powers as a little boy around 4-5 years old.
Daddy produced this book as a projection, so one day when Hugo is that little bit older he can recognise all the good Daddy did with his own strength. Hugo one day can rely on his own self belief and confidence that everyone has a super power inside, we just have to dig deep within.
Superhero Adventures should hit the shelves late summer 2021.
Proud to be supporting Children’s Bereavment Centre, Newark.
The charity that supports local children and their families affected by death or terminal illness.
http://www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/
Hugo and Daddy’s Christmas Adventures
by Ric Hart
This Children’s book tells the story of Hugo, flying through the night sky on santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Hugo and Daddys Christmas Adventures is the fourth in the series of author, Ric Harts journey communicating his loss focus and hope for Hugo through books.
A new chapter starts for Daddy and Hugo in 2022 with more books on the horizon. Ric Hopes you enjoy Hugo’s adventure with Santa, providing excitement too for Hugo, year on year knowing that he has his own Christmas book designed to light him up inside every December.
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Please note Amazon are currently awaiting new stock
Proud to be supporting Misterton Primary and Nursery School.
https://www.mistertonprimaryandnurseryschool.co.uk/
Hugo and Daddy’s School Adventures
by Ric Hart
Wow what a way to end Hugo’s childrens bereavement books and what a milestone. This book came to mind back end of 2021 and early 2022 knowing that Hugo would be heading for the school he was destined for Misterton Primary. I always visualised Hugo starting school as this was and is a monumental moment for me in all I have achieved and getting to this point From single parenting Hugo from birth. Hugo’s 5th and final childrens book tells the story of Hugo waking up and heading to school for his first day starting reception. It turns something very simple and a daily process we all may take for granted at times into something magic for Hugo every morning. This book ends my journey through grief on a high upto this point, but provides huge hope for Hugo stepping forward at school. The net proceeds of the book also will be given to Misterton Primary School.
Growth Through Grief
A powerful story through loss and stepping forward
by Ric Hart
A story of Inner Strength, Creativity & Bravery
My new book is planned to be published spring/summer 2023. It shares my journey through deep grief, grief, and also the emotions and steps taken along the way, from losing Jade, up to the point of Hugo starting school. A powerful story throughout 50 months of loss, and finding my way to put myself in the best possible place mentally and physically.
A true reflection looking back on all my steps, decisions made, and lessons learnt.
Ric Hart
Author and full time dad
Ric Hart is available for interviews for podcasts, media shows etc. He talks openly about his journey through grief and fatherhood, and how his life has been shaped by the loss of his young wife Jade Hart. Ric’s focus is positive, and very much future-based, with an emphasis on providing for a fulfilling life for himself and his son Hugo.
Contact Ric for further information.
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Jackie Tee is the illustrator for all of Ric Hart’s books. Find out more about her at wonkymouse.com
“Allow your passion to become purpose and one day it will become your profession”
“It’s not how hard you can get hit, it’s about how much you can take and keep moving forward.”
“It’s not who I am underneath, it’s what i do that defines me”
Because someone we love is in heaven, there’s little bit of heaven in our home.
“Life’s not a sprint it’s a marathon, your choices and daily routine will give you what you seek moving forward”
Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.
Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.
“Treat every working day like your first, and every day like your last”
I cried endlessly when you died but I promise, I won’t let the tears mar the smiles that you’ve given me when you were alive.
FEAR has two meanings – Forget Everything And Run, or Face Everything and Rise. The choice is yours.
“2017 changed me, 2018 broke me, 2019 opened my eyes, 2020 I’m coming back”
Little by little we let go of loss, but never of love.
Latest Contributions
40th Birthday
Today, the 15 August 2024, should have been your 40th birthday Jade... we've had to manage the best we can remembering all the happy times and parties we
Waiting for Hugo
Our Beautiful Jade so excited. Waiting for Hugo to arrive. xxx Julie Hazelgrave
Family Holidays
Remembering Jade and precious family holidays like the one in Hong Kong where I lived and worked at that time. Such a lovely memory today, which is exactly
Wedding Anniversary
Remembering our beautiful Jade on what should have been her 9th wedding anniversary.....a beautiful soul and a most magical day like no other.... Kim Medlock
Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mother’s Day mummy I love you lots and lots from your little boy Hugo Xxx Catherine Horbury
Heavenly Mothers Day
Heavenly Mother's Day wishes to Hugo's Special Mummy loved and missed Every Day.xxxxx Julie Hazelgrave