Dr IP Loftus
Ian is a writer and author living in the Lake District.
Transitioning from pouring pints to penning books, he has become
a published author and academic on grief therapy.
His journey from grief to healing, empowered by a Ph.D. and
a passion for literature, has yielded works that provide solace to
grieving parents who have lost children, adults who have lost a loved
one and children who have lost cherished pets. Living with his wife,
Susan, and their dog, Kadie, Ian finds inspiration in the Lakeland
landscape and in the lives of his family
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‘HONEST, BEAUTIFUL, BRUTAL’ A decade ago, on October 4th, a Cumbrian family faced a parent‘s worstnightmare. A devastating drunk-driving incident that claimed the life ofDominic Loftus, their eldest son. Amidst the sorrow and the pain , Dom’sfather, Ian, embarked on a journey of healing that has since inspired many. Speaking openly on the horror of the death of his child, Ian’s book delves intoDominic’s life and death, his dreams and lost ambitions detailing everythingthat both he and his family have lost. Gripping, blunt and poignant, this harrowing memoir sheds light on theunspoken process of grief. "Following the death of a loved one, you can find hope at s...
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