A mother’s grief reveals the tragic cost of a broken father-daughter bond
Alice Coelho has spoken openly about the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, whom she had not spoken to in months before her death. The news of her child’s passing came in a sudden phone call. Coelho’s story also sheds light on the struggles she faced with her daughters’ father after their separation. Coelho left her daughters’ father when they were still young, hoping to keep a close relationship with them. But over time, she described his behaviour as increasingly controlling, especially after their first child was born. Despite her efforts, contact with her daughter became rare. Coelho’s loss comes with the added pain of a fractured relationship she could not repair. The circumstances of her daughter’s death and the years of separation remain deeply personal. Her story underscores the need for support systems that protect children from the fallout of parental conflict.
