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Author Helen Parker -Drabble

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    • A Victorian’s Inheritance
    • Victorian Family Recipe Book
    • Yet A Child’s Triumph
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  • Factual talesMy factual tales are a tapestry of fact, researched speculation and fiction which are inspired by and embellish my family history. However, the plots are driven by the historical records.
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  • A video introduction to ‘Yet’

    A video introduction to ‘Yet’

    ‘Yet’: A Story of Triumph over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability From Helen Parker-Drabble Video

    Have you ever wondered about the hidden stories that shaped our families and communities? The ones often left untold, buried under stigma and silence? In my latest video, I share the extraordinary journey of my father, Harry Drabble, whose life was transformed by childhood trauma, disability, and the choices he made. This story, captured in…

  • 12 Powerful Themes from ‘Yet’: A Story of Triumph over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability

    12 Powerful Themes from ‘Yet’: A Story of Triumph over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability

    Article From Helen Parker-Drabble

    Discover Yet: A Story of Triumph over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability—a deeply moving disability memoir exploring resilience, trauma recovery, and the power of the human spirit. Inspired by my father Harry’s experiences, this book traces his journey through childhood separation, disability, and social exclusion in post-war Britain. Blending social history with psychological insight, Yet…

  • The promise of ‘yet’

    The promise of ‘yet’

    Article From Helen Parker-Drabble

    In early 20th‑century Britain, children infected with bovine tuberculosis through contaminated milk were isolated from their families and forgotten by history. My father was one of them. Yet: A Story of Triumph Over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability preserves those lost voices and celebrates resilience, hope, and the power of possibility.