Nicola Nuttall
@shitscaredmum.bsky.social
Mum of girls - lost Laura to #braincancer ly.
Campaigner, writer of lnk.to/TheStarsWillStillBeThere
Runner, walker, non-stop talker 🦋
Campaigner, writer of lnk.to/TheStarsWillStillBeThere
Runner, walker, non-stop talker 🦋
#TheStarsWillStillBeThere is out in paperback this week, it's a story of hope, love, kindness & resilience. A very ordinary family living everyone's worst nightmare.
Bruce 🐕🦺 is staying with us this week & was VERY keen to get involved with this video!
#BeMoreLaura 🌈
#Books
Bruce 🐕🦺 is staying with us this week & was VERY keen to get involved with this video!
#BeMoreLaura 🌈
#Books
May 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#TheStarsWillStillBeThere is out in paperback this week, it's a story of hope, love, kindness & resilience. A very ordinary family living everyone's worst nightmare.
Bruce 🐕🦺 is staying with us this week & was VERY keen to get involved with this video!
#BeMoreLaura 🌈
#Books
Bruce 🐕🦺 is staying with us this week & was VERY keen to get involved with this video!
#BeMoreLaura 🌈
#Books
Next Sunday I’ll be running the #LondonMarathon for #BeMoreLaura & #SiblingSupport 2 charities very close to my heart ❤️
Last year I wore the names of 252 people lost to #braincancer - my skirt is pretty full but if you’ve lost someone to this awful disease pls let me know & I’ll add them
#ForLaura🌈
Last year I wore the names of 252 people lost to #braincancer - my skirt is pretty full but if you’ve lost someone to this awful disease pls let me know & I’ll add them
#ForLaura🌈
April 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Next Sunday I’ll be running the #LondonMarathon for #BeMoreLaura & #SiblingSupport 2 charities very close to my heart ❤️
Last year I wore the names of 252 people lost to #braincancer - my skirt is pretty full but if you’ve lost someone to this awful disease pls let me know & I’ll add them
#ForLaura🌈
Last year I wore the names of 252 people lost to #braincancer - my skirt is pretty full but if you’ve lost someone to this awful disease pls let me know & I’ll add them
#ForLaura🌈
As we near the end of #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth the need for change is more desperate than ever.
Through the #BeMoreLaura foundation we'll keep campaigning & funding vital research into #Glioblastoma because no family should ever experience this utter devastation.
#TheStarsWillStillBeThere
Laura 💚
Through the #BeMoreLaura foundation we'll keep campaigning & funding vital research into #Glioblastoma because no family should ever experience this utter devastation.
#TheStarsWillStillBeThere
Laura 💚
March 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
As we near the end of #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth the need for change is more desperate than ever.
Through the #BeMoreLaura foundation we'll keep campaigning & funding vital research into #Glioblastoma because no family should ever experience this utter devastation.
#TheStarsWillStillBeThere
Laura 💚
Through the #BeMoreLaura foundation we'll keep campaigning & funding vital research into #Glioblastoma because no family should ever experience this utter devastation.
#TheStarsWillStillBeThere
Laura 💚
Some moments change your life forever.
I just wanted to share this audio clip from #TheStarsWillStillBeThere - the very first inkling that something was amiss.
Like so many other families, we thought brain tumours happened to other people but we were horribly wrong.
#BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
I just wanted to share this audio clip from #TheStarsWillStillBeThere - the very first inkling that something was amiss.
Like so many other families, we thought brain tumours happened to other people but we were horribly wrong.
#BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
March 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Some moments change your life forever.
I just wanted to share this audio clip from #TheStarsWillStillBeThere - the very first inkling that something was amiss.
Like so many other families, we thought brain tumours happened to other people but we were horribly wrong.
#BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
I just wanted to share this audio clip from #TheStarsWillStillBeThere - the very first inkling that something was amiss.
Like so many other families, we thought brain tumours happened to other people but we were horribly wrong.
#BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
Delighted to reveal the lovely new cover of #thestarswillstillbethere inspired by a canvas Gracie painted, which only makes me love it more
Thanks to everyone who's posted a review your kind comments have meant the world
Paperback on sale in May pre-order here lnk.to/TheStarsWill...
#bemorelaura
Thanks to everyone who's posted a review your kind comments have meant the world
Paperback on sale in May pre-order here lnk.to/TheStarsWill...
#bemorelaura
February 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Delighted to reveal the lovely new cover of #thestarswillstillbethere inspired by a canvas Gracie painted, which only makes me love it more
Thanks to everyone who's posted a review your kind comments have meant the world
Paperback on sale in May pre-order here lnk.to/TheStarsWill...
#bemorelaura
Thanks to everyone who's posted a review your kind comments have meant the world
Paperback on sale in May pre-order here lnk.to/TheStarsWill...
#bemorelaura
Public speaking scares the pants off me but it’s important to share our stories (& #bemorelaura ) so today I was grateful for the opportunity to speak at a brilliant Pro Manchester event alongside the inspirational Clarke Carlisle & Andrew Jenkins from S2 #Traitors
January 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Public speaking scares the pants off me but it’s important to share our stories (& #bemorelaura ) so today I was grateful for the opportunity to speak at a brilliant Pro Manchester event alongside the inspirational Clarke Carlisle & Andrew Jenkins from S2 #Traitors
“We walked to a bench overlooking the sea to stare up at a million stars in the velvet sky, untroubled by light pollution.
‘When we’re dead & buried, the stars will still be there, & the tide will come in and go back out; we’re really hardly anything at all, are we?’ Laura said softly.”
‘When we’re dead & buried, the stars will still be there, & the tide will come in and go back out; we’re really hardly anything at all, are we?’ Laura said softly.”
January 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“We walked to a bench overlooking the sea to stare up at a million stars in the velvet sky, untroubled by light pollution.
‘When we’re dead & buried, the stars will still be there, & the tide will come in and go back out; we’re really hardly anything at all, are we?’ Laura said softly.”
‘When we’re dead & buried, the stars will still be there, & the tide will come in and go back out; we’re really hardly anything at all, are we?’ Laura said softly.”
I’m sure I’ve been guilty of this in the past & I know I meant well but whether it’s the loss of a loved one or a horrible diagnosis - words really do count.
Starting a consoling sentence with ‘Well at least…’ is never a good idea & if you don’t know what to say - just say that ❤️
#grief #childloss
Starting a consoling sentence with ‘Well at least…’ is never a good idea & if you don’t know what to say - just say that ❤️
#grief #childloss
January 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I’m sure I’ve been guilty of this in the past & I know I meant well but whether it’s the loss of a loved one or a horrible diagnosis - words really do count.
Starting a consoling sentence with ‘Well at least…’ is never a good idea & if you don’t know what to say - just say that ❤️
#grief #childloss
Starting a consoling sentence with ‘Well at least…’ is never a good idea & if you don’t know what to say - just say that ❤️
#grief #childloss
As of today, I can no longer say ‘I lost my daughter last year’ & if it’s not last year, it must seem like ages ago to other people who probably wonder why I'm still so bloody sad?
2025 is another year Laura doesn’t get to see & a step further away from her.
Grief is completely relentless isn’t it 💔
2025 is another year Laura doesn’t get to see & a step further away from her.
Grief is completely relentless isn’t it 💔
January 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
As of today, I can no longer say ‘I lost my daughter last year’ & if it’s not last year, it must seem like ages ago to other people who probably wonder why I'm still so bloody sad?
2025 is another year Laura doesn’t get to see & a step further away from her.
Grief is completely relentless isn’t it 💔
2025 is another year Laura doesn’t get to see & a step further away from her.
Grief is completely relentless isn’t it 💔
What started as a mad idea back in Jan ended yesterday as - with the help of friends & family - Gracie & I completed our 100th climb of #PendleHill on Laura’s 25th birthday
If you’re up early tomorrow you can watch us finish on BBC Breakfast.
Happy Christmas & thank you for the love & support 🎄
If you’re up early tomorrow you can watch us finish on BBC Breakfast.
Happy Christmas & thank you for the love & support 🎄
December 24, 2024 at 10:57 PM
What started as a mad idea back in Jan ended yesterday as - with the help of friends & family - Gracie & I completed our 100th climb of #PendleHill on Laura’s 25th birthday
If you’re up early tomorrow you can watch us finish on BBC Breakfast.
Happy Christmas & thank you for the love & support 🎄
If you’re up early tomorrow you can watch us finish on BBC Breakfast.
Happy Christmas & thank you for the love & support 🎄
Back in January @GracieNuttall41 & I set ourselves the challenge of 100 climbs of #PendleHill before Laura would have turned 25.
We’ve saved the very last one for her birthday on Monday - really hope it’s drier than number 99 was yesterday!
#WalkingTherapy
#BeMoreLaura ❤️
We’ve saved the very last one for her birthday on Monday - really hope it’s drier than number 99 was yesterday!
#WalkingTherapy
#BeMoreLaura ❤️
December 22, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Back in January @GracieNuttall41 & I set ourselves the challenge of 100 climbs of #PendleHill before Laura would have turned 25.
We’ve saved the very last one for her birthday on Monday - really hope it’s drier than number 99 was yesterday!
#WalkingTherapy
#BeMoreLaura ❤️
We’ve saved the very last one for her birthday on Monday - really hope it’s drier than number 99 was yesterday!
#WalkingTherapy
#BeMoreLaura ❤️
Really didn’t expect the loss of our beloved collie Ziggy to multiply the grief we were already experiencing - but without both Laura & Ziggy, everything just feels broken & unfixable
I know there’s lots to be grateful for & others have it harder, but this Christmas feels v tough.
#BlueChristmas
I know there’s lots to be grateful for & others have it harder, but this Christmas feels v tough.
#BlueChristmas
December 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Really didn’t expect the loss of our beloved collie Ziggy to multiply the grief we were already experiencing - but without both Laura & Ziggy, everything just feels broken & unfixable
I know there’s lots to be grateful for & others have it harder, but this Christmas feels v tough.
#BlueChristmas
I know there’s lots to be grateful for & others have it harder, but this Christmas feels v tough.
#BlueChristmas
Well Manchester loved Vampire Weekend!
Brilliant show, fantastic musicians ❤️
Brilliant show, fantastic musicians ❤️
December 3, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Well Manchester loved Vampire Weekend!
Brilliant show, fantastic musicians ❤️
Brilliant show, fantastic musicians ❤️
Always worth remembering this, it’s ok to feel exactly how you feel and ignore any sentence that starts with
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
December 1, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Always worth remembering this, it’s ok to feel exactly how you feel and ignore any sentence that starts with
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
Heading down to #Westminster for the APPG on #BrainTumours & hope to catch up with our new MP #JonathanHinder & committee chair #SiobhainMcDonagh
I’m doing my best to be optimistic that this might herald a renewed focus on kinder, more effective treatments - change is well overdue
@braintumourrsch
I’m doing my best to be optimistic that this might herald a renewed focus on kinder, more effective treatments - change is well overdue
@braintumourrsch
November 26, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Heading down to #Westminster for the APPG on #BrainTumours & hope to catch up with our new MP #JonathanHinder & committee chair #SiobhainMcDonagh
I’m doing my best to be optimistic that this might herald a renewed focus on kinder, more effective treatments - change is well overdue
@braintumourrsch
I’m doing my best to be optimistic that this might herald a renewed focus on kinder, more effective treatments - change is well overdue
@braintumourrsch
Today my 5 yr diary is complete.
It’s full of wonderful memories & the worst days anyone could live through
Every day I’ve been reminded of the events of past yrs but now I’m writing in a blank book - feels sadly symbolic
Without it, I’d never have written #TheStarsWillStillBeThere
#BookSky
It’s full of wonderful memories & the worst days anyone could live through
Every day I’ve been reminded of the events of past yrs but now I’m writing in a blank book - feels sadly symbolic
Without it, I’d never have written #TheStarsWillStillBeThere
#BookSky
November 25, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Today my 5 yr diary is complete.
It’s full of wonderful memories & the worst days anyone could live through
Every day I’ve been reminded of the events of past yrs but now I’m writing in a blank book - feels sadly symbolic
Without it, I’d never have written #TheStarsWillStillBeThere
#BookSky
It’s full of wonderful memories & the worst days anyone could live through
Every day I’ve been reminded of the events of past yrs but now I’m writing in a blank book - feels sadly symbolic
Without it, I’d never have written #TheStarsWillStillBeThere
#BookSky
Forever grateful to #TonyLivesey & @mrchrishunter.bsky.social for continuing to shine a light on #BrainCancer allowing me to talk about how underfunded & under-researched it is
It’s 18 mths since we lost Laura, 6 yrs since she was diagnosed but treatments for #glioblastoma haven’t changed in decades
It’s 18 mths since we lost Laura, 6 yrs since she was diagnosed but treatments for #glioblastoma haven’t changed in decades
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Forever grateful to #TonyLivesey & @mrchrishunter.bsky.social for continuing to shine a light on #BrainCancer allowing me to talk about how underfunded & under-researched it is
It’s 18 mths since we lost Laura, 6 yrs since she was diagnosed but treatments for #glioblastoma haven’t changed in decades
It’s 18 mths since we lost Laura, 6 yrs since she was diagnosed but treatments for #glioblastoma haven’t changed in decades
Useful suggestions for anyone who finds the festive period challenging for whatever reason, but especially for the grievers like us who find it all a bit of a struggle ❤️
November 21, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Useful suggestions for anyone who finds the festive period challenging for whatever reason, but especially for the grievers like us who find it all a bit of a struggle ❤️
Pretty much the only advantage to getting older..
#LondonMarathon
#LondonMarathon
November 19, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Pretty much the only advantage to getting older..
#LondonMarathon
#LondonMarathon
If, like Laura I was diagnosed with #glioblastoma I’d seriously consider #AssistedDying
Yet I’d have tried to talk her out of making the same choice
Given a 12mth prognosis she lived well for 4yrs, travelled, studied & touched many lives
Her death was hell, but she lived an entire life #bothsides
Yet I’d have tried to talk her out of making the same choice
Given a 12mth prognosis she lived well for 4yrs, travelled, studied & touched many lives
Her death was hell, but she lived an entire life #bothsides
November 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM
If, like Laura I was diagnosed with #glioblastoma I’d seriously consider #AssistedDying
Yet I’d have tried to talk her out of making the same choice
Given a 12mth prognosis she lived well for 4yrs, travelled, studied & touched many lives
Her death was hell, but she lived an entire life #bothsides
Yet I’d have tried to talk her out of making the same choice
Given a 12mth prognosis she lived well for 4yrs, travelled, studied & touched many lives
Her death was hell, but she lived an entire life #bothsides
In January Gracie came up with the idea of climbing #PendleHill 25 times before Laura’s 25th birthday in December
25 became 50, then 100.
Walking became our therapy, precious ring fenced time together in all seasons, all weather.
Today was the 90th (with Erin) so we’re bang on schedule for 23/12
25 became 50, then 100.
Walking became our therapy, precious ring fenced time together in all seasons, all weather.
Today was the 90th (with Erin) so we’re bang on schedule for 23/12
November 16, 2024 at 9:42 PM
In January Gracie came up with the idea of climbing #PendleHill 25 times before Laura’s 25th birthday in December
25 became 50, then 100.
Walking became our therapy, precious ring fenced time together in all seasons, all weather.
Today was the 90th (with Erin) so we’re bang on schedule for 23/12
25 became 50, then 100.
Walking became our therapy, precious ring fenced time together in all seasons, all weather.
Today was the 90th (with Erin) so we’re bang on schedule for 23/12
Hello brave new blue sky world!
I’m here for talk about life & #loss, #glioblastoma & #grief, #books & #braintumours.
And why a #cancer that kills the most under 40s gets 2% of funding & has seen no new treatments for decades.
We lost our beloved girl in May 23 #BeMoreLaura is her legacy ❤️
I’m here for talk about life & #loss, #glioblastoma & #grief, #books & #braintumours.
And why a #cancer that kills the most under 40s gets 2% of funding & has seen no new treatments for decades.
We lost our beloved girl in May 23 #BeMoreLaura is her legacy ❤️
November 15, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Hello brave new blue sky world!
I’m here for talk about life & #loss, #glioblastoma & #grief, #books & #braintumours.
And why a #cancer that kills the most under 40s gets 2% of funding & has seen no new treatments for decades.
We lost our beloved girl in May 23 #BeMoreLaura is her legacy ❤️
I’m here for talk about life & #loss, #glioblastoma & #grief, #books & #braintumours.
And why a #cancer that kills the most under 40s gets 2% of funding & has seen no new treatments for decades.
We lost our beloved girl in May 23 #BeMoreLaura is her legacy ❤️