Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. WORDS BY CHLOE MARSHALL SPECIAL THANKS TO CONTROLLING CHEMSEX Christmas can be a joyous time of year – spending time with family and friends, enjoying great food and having memorable nights out.

As the song goes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? However, for some people – myself included – the festive season can be really difficult.

Twelve months ago, just as my family were finalising our preparations for Christmas 2022, we lost my brother, Ben. I don’t have the words for the shock and grief that overwhelmed my family when we got the news.

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