A remarkable accomplishment has seen a Retford mum whose life was torn apart last year, write her first book.

The newly published children's book by Eve Tetley of Retford will be part of a series aimed at 'filling a gap' by helping young children to adapt to bereavement and change.

Eve, 40, lost her husband Phil last year when he died following a road collision outside Ranby prison, where he worked.

She said: "Phil was an amazing father, he would put our youngest to bed every night as he always said that was his one on one time with her.

Eve Tetley's struggle to cope with sudden bereavement led her to write her first book for children.

placeholder image — Eve Tetley's struggle to cope with sudden bereavement led her to write her first book for children.

"After he passed I spent many nights up very late with 22-month-old Freya, who could not settle. She would be screaming and crying for her daddy.

"I spent night after night looking for ways to help her, understand what she was going through and what her little mind and body needed to regulate enough for sleep.

"Our routine became blowing kisses to daddy up in the stars.

"I did a lot of research on how to help her, but could find no suitable book to read to her, so decided to create my own bedtime story: with that I have also found a way to let my husband still be a part of bedtime."

The cover of Eve Tetley's first book she has written for children.

The book is only a part of Eve's desire to help people, and particularly children, in their darkest times.

She has qualified as a psychotherapist, has completed CRUSE bereavement training, and set up a website for her own business in Retford, with free resources available to help people who are going through bereavement, anxiety and stressful situations.

Furthermore, Eve aims to build a charity with the aim of 'closing a gap' by providing direct support to parents who are trying to help their children through difficult times.

Following the tragic loss of Phil, her husband, Eve campaigned for a crossing on the busy Straight Mile where staff cross from a car park to reach the Ranby prison building.

This crossing is being actioned by Nottinghamshire County Council, and Eve is grateful for support given to her by Retford Cr Mike Introna, and Bassetlaw MP Jo White, in pushing this forward.

Eve said: "Everything I'm trying to do is my way of helping Phil live on - he was the kindest person I ever knew, who supported every person who crossed his path.

" I thank everyone who has shown me kindness and support this past year. I'm very grateful.

"Pain can bring some beautiful things if you allow it."

Eve Tetley's book, 'Lily and Mum's Shining Star' is available now on Amazon in both kindle and print form.

To access Eve’s website, visit: https://www.evetetley.co.uk/