Coleen Nolan has spoken candidly about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and the guilt she still carries years later. The Loose Women star revealed that her father, Tommy Nolan, was physically and emotionally abusive during her childhood, leaving her with deep-seated regrets about their relationship.
In a recent interview, Nolan admitted that she often wonders if she could have done more to repair their bond before his death. 'I still feel guilty that I didn't try harder to understand him or forgive him,' she said. 'It's something that stays with you.'
The singer and television personality, who rose to fame as part of the Nolan Sisters, has previously discussed the impact of her father's behaviour on her mental health. She described how the abuse shaped her view of relationships and led to years of therapy.
Nolan's reflections come as part of a wider conversation about grief and regret, following Kate Garraway's documentary about her late husband Derek Draper. Garraway expressed regret over not holding his hand more during his final months, prompting others to share their own lingering regrets over lost loved ones.
Bereavement counsellor Jane Murray from Marie Curie said such feelings are common. 'Almost all bereaved people have regrets. It's normal to wonder if you did enough or said enough. The key is to be gentle with yourself and talk about it.'
