Ms Collin's daughter Hollie died on Christmas morning three years ago — only a couple of hours after her birth. Hollie would be three years old this Christmas,” Ms Collins told the Irish Examiner. For Ms Collins, hearing that her story has offered comfort to others has been “profoundly healing”. 'Most amazing' brotherLoss comes in waves and throughout hardships, Ms Collins says her son, Kai, was the “most amazing” brother. “Holding the little white coffin in your hands is an experience so raw and unimaginable — a mixture of love, heartbreak, and disbelief all at once.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 09:55 UTC