England centre Meg Jones says she is finding “peace in the pain” after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.
Jones’ father passed away from lung cancer last summer and four months later, her mother died.
“It’s just been tough,” the 21-times capped Red Rose, told BBC Radio Leicester.
“Just getting your head around things, trying to see lights, hope is kind of the only thing you can hold onto.”
The 28 year-old is still making arrangements for her mum’s funeral and has chosen to keep playing for her club side Leicester Tigers Women.
Jones, one of 32 centrally-contracted England women’s players, missed the September internationals and successful WXV title defence with an ankle injury.
She started four of England’s five games in last year’s Six Nations, forming a first-choice midfield partnership with Gloucester-Hartpury’s Tatyana Heard.
“My mum and dad brought me up to work hard and understand that not everything is permanent, things are temporary and emotion is
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