Mrs Hinch fights back tears as she opens up about ‘out of body experience’
MRS Hinch has spoken candidly about the “rollercoaster of grief” she has experienced since losing her father earlier this year.
The 34-year-old cleanfluencer recently shared her “deep unimaginable pain” following the passing of her father in April this year, recalling experiencing an “out of body experience” since his passing.
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The mother-of-two, known online as Sophie Hinchliffe, lost her father Alan after he passed away ‘peacefully’ but unexpectedly in his sleep on April 25, 2024.
The cleaning enthusiast previously said her late father, who suffered from “chest, lung and heart problems” his entire life, “never blessed with… fantastic health” and had been in hospital for several weeks in 2023.
The mother, who recently took an eight-week break from social media and gave fans an up-close look at her new tattoo last week, has now broken her silence and uploaded her first video speaking directly to fans since her father’s death.
Mrs Hinch wrote on her Instagram stories: ‘Just trying to navigate the absolute rollercoaster of grief.
“But I just wanted to say hello and thank you for all the kindness, support and understanding.”
Next we saw the influencer, who counts Stacey Solomon as one of her best friends, film as she sat outside her front door, explaining, “Hello everybody, how are you all doing? How are you all doing?
“I think this is the first time I feel good enough to just come here and chat.
“I think anyone who has followed me for a while or knows me and my family knows that I am very blessed to have been able to spend most of my days with my dad.
“And yeah, I think anyone who has lost a parent knows exactly what’s happening right now.”
Sophie fought back tears and continued: “I thought I’d been through some shit in the past, but this is a whole new world.
“But I’m doing exactly what my father would want me to do: stay strong, keep going, take care of my mother, the house and the boys.”
Sophie thanked her husband for his support and encouraged her fans to spend time with their parents if possible.
She added: Jamie has been an absolute rock and support. He has held my life together over the last few months, so thank you Jamie.
“When you’ve experienced something like that, it’s a bit like an out-of-body experience.
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“The world looks different, feels different, smells different, just everything is different.
“For those who are going through it or have gone through it, I know you know. I send you all my love and for those who haven’t gone through it, just go sit with your parents.”
Sophie began to visibly become emotional, she gave a thumbs up and concluded, “See you when I see you all.”
When did Sophie Hinchcliffe’s father die?
On May 8, 2024, Sophie announced that her beloved father had passed away “suddenly, but peacefully.”
Her father passed away on April 25, 2024, but his grieving daughter waited until she was ready to share the sad news with her fans.
In April 2023, Sophie announced that she was taking a break from social media after her father was hospitalized.
She then said, “My dad is in the hospital right now, guys. My dad has never been blessed, let’s say, with fantastic health – of his chest, his lungs, his heart.
“He’s always had a hard time with it, you know.”
She heartbreakingly added: “I just want him to be happy.”
In addition, the mother posted a photo report on her Instagram feed.
Alongside a series of adorable snaps of her young children, Ronnie, five, and Lennie, three, Sophie wrote: “Explaining to your children that their loved one is never coming back is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life.
“Life has definitely changed forever, but as parents we find that struggle to get up, walk, talk and just try to laugh through the rollercoaster of grief. If you are going through this too, I am sending you all my love.
“Seeing Ron and Len’s smiles helps us get through each day.
“I wish you all a lovely evening and thank you for the many lovely responses to my story today. It felt scary but also reassuring to come here, I send you love.”
FANS URGE TO SUPPORT
Fans turned out in droves to support the star, with many sending messages of love and condolences in the comments.
Someone said: “Awesome. Your father will always be the first man you loved and will be with you forever.
“Take each day as it comes. I send you all lots of love, especially your mother and sister. Take care of each other.”
You are amazing, you are truly unique, he would be so proud of you!
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Another added: “Beautiful photos. You’re doing great Soph, your life has changed so much but you’re getting through it bit by bit, day by day.
“We’re all here and we love you. We’ve got you, Soph. Love you so much.”
A third commented: “You’re fighting through every day, looking after all the boys and Hinch Farm. You’re doing an amazing job darling.”
Meanwhile, someone else wrote: “You are amazing, you are truly one of a kind, he would be so proud!
“Sending all my love, from my family to yours, darling.”
Mrs Hinch’s full first post back on social media
AFTER an eight-week break from social media, from May 8 to July 7, Mrs Hinch returned to social media and admitted she is “grateful
The influencer wrote: “Loss changes everything about you and the way you see the world.
“You live in deep pain, you can’t relate to it and you wonder why the sun keeps rising, as if nothing has happened.
“But I just wanted to thank you.
“I may not be able to reach you all right away, but I see you and I am so grateful.
“I really hope that one day I can stand on my own two feet again. My family means everything to me.”
The mother of two previously shared an update with fans about her grieving process.
She explained: “I would be lying if I said I was okay… in fact, I feel broken.
”I’m feeling an extreme mix of emotions and not much of it is right right now.
”It’s like I’ve entered a new part of my world, where there’s only sadness, and it feels heavy; something I can’t describe unless you’ve been there.
”Right now I’m really trying to navigate this new life without one of the people I love the most; one of my biggest pillars of support.
“I feel like my father taught me everything I know, except how to live without him.”
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The grieving mother also took the time to thank her fans for their support during this difficult time for her and her loved ones.
She continued: “I just wanted to stop by and say thank you so much for the overwhelming amount of love and support.
“I may not be able to reach you all right away, but I see you and I am so grateful.
”Thank you for being so patient with me as I tried to find my feet again alongside my family, who I am SO incredibly proud of and love with all my heart.
“I really hope that one day I will be back in my place, my family means everything to me.”
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