Mandy Jamieson, whose 16-year-old son Daniel was fatally stabbed in a Liverpool park in July 2018, appeared on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday (October 28) and described her grief as "like living a life sentence."
Speaking to hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay, Jamieson said: "It never ends. It's like living a life sentence, to be honest with you." She added: "People say, 'Well, Daniel died eight years ago.' Unfortunately, my son dies every morning I wake up. Every single morning. And it never stops."
Community Action Through Danny's Place
Following the loss, Jamieson channelled her grief into community action. Through her charity Danny's Place, she works to protect young people and support families affected by violent crime. Since 2021, she has also organised an annual, free remembrance event and vigil in Liverpool.
Reflecting on the night of the attack, Jamieson said: "My son bled out in my arms, and I'll never forget that night. I've got PTSD. I relive it every night."
Speaking Out About Her Son
Jamieson said talking about Daniel helps her cope. "I enjoy speaking about my son. I believe he deserves to be spoken about, I'm proud of him," she said.
Recalling the months after his death, she said: "When he first died, I went cuckoo, I did, I'm not gonna lie. I wanted to dig him up and take him home."
Raising Awareness of Knife Crime
Jamieson now speaks with youngsters and offenders to raise awareness about the consequences of knife crime. She concluded: "It takes a village to raise a child. Parents need to stand up to these kids now and take back our communities, and [teach] their kids to go on a different path."
