campaign. 
My friend died of meningitis
Letisha, 21, tells The Mix how she came to terms with losing her friend Shazia to meningitis, and what she's doing to raise awareness of the deadly disease.
True Stories
"I still really miss her"
Next Steps
- Marie Curie offers emotional support and practical information for anyone affected by terminal illness, and their friends and families. Call Marie Curie's helpline on 0800 090 2309 from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 5pm Saturday.
- Cruse offers grief and bereavement support via phone, email, and face-to-face. You can call their free helpline on 0808 808 1677 (Monday - Friday, 9.30 - 5pm, extended to 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) or visit their website for more support.
- Hope Again is a website created for young people by young people affected by bereavement. It offers a community of peer support, as well as a support service via email: [email protected]
- Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
- Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.
By Letisha Ellis
Updated on 29-Sep-2015
Image courtesy of Shutterstock.
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