Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond - With Rosie Moss

Join Rosie Gill-Moss in this episode of 'Widowed AF' as she welcomes Rhiannon Williams, whose story of love and loss echoes with profound rawness and authenticity. Rhiannon delves into her whirlwind romance with Leighton, painting a vivid picture of a relationship filled with boundless love, overshadowed by the looming challenges of mental health struggles. 

As she recounts the heart-wrenching journey through Leighton's battle and its tragic culmination, the conversation takes us through a labyrinth of emotions – from the dizzying highs of deep connection to the devastating lows of loss and grief. 

This episode not only explores the personal impact of bereavement but also casts a light on the broader issues surrounding mental health and societal support systems. Rosie and Rhiannon's dialogue invites listeners to understand the complexities of navigating life after losing a partner, offering insights into resilience, hope, and the ongoing process of healing.

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In this episode of Widowed AF,Rosie and Jon revisit the extraordinary story of their previous guest, Maria, discussing how her experiences resonate with broader themes of grief and identity change. 

The couple reiterate the importance of peer support groups like Widowed and Young (WAY). They also share personal anecdotes about how grief so often leads to transformation in many different guises. 

The episode also covers practical aspects of coping with loss, such as how to acknowledge
significant anniversaries, and how they support their own children through bereavement. 

A candid and insightful discussion for anyone navigating those choppy waters (why is everything water related?) that can be their own mental health.

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In this enlightening episode, your host,  Rosie Gill-Moss, is joined by Maria Margetts.

Maria opens up about her journey as a trans woman who began  her transition after losing her wife, Mandy to ovarian cancer.

Maria shares their love story, their desire for a child  and Mandy's eventual death. She discusses the challenges of raising their two adopted children, including a daughter with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

After Mandy's death, Maria joined a widow's support group which gave the courage to come out as trans.

What's lovely is the acceptance she's found both at work and within her family.

Maria also shares her pride in becoming an ambassador for WAY @widowedandyoung to support other LGBTQ members. 

She offers a unique, yet also familiar (we all change, right?) insight into grieving a spouse who never knew her as she is now. Maria is funny, candid and utterly captivating, you'll love this one.

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Hello lovelies! Welcome back to another episode of Widowed AF, where Jon and Rosie, deep dive (terrible)  into a chatty catch-up about our week. It's been a rollercoaster, as always! 

This week, we brought  you an incredibly special chat with Claire, a lesbian widow, who shared her story about her partner Rupa's battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and the complexities of raising children in the shadow of grief.

As usual, we get real about our personal struggles with mental health, therapy (because, let's face it, we all need a bit of that!), and the whirlwind of managing a big, neurodiverse family. We also have a good natter about our hobbies, how fitness routines help our mental health (cold baths, anyone?), and some exciting news about the upcoming Widowed AF merchandise line. Plus, I share my musings on perimenopause and the wonders of hormone replacement therapy - trust me, it's a game changer!

Join us for a heartfelt, sometimes hilarious, and always honest conversation. We're all about keeping it real and providing a sense of community for anyone walking through the maze of widowhood and life's unexpected twists.

Key Topics:

Claire's Inspiring Story: Discussing lesbian widowhood, coping with a partner's illness, and facing the future bravely.

Mental Health Chats: The importance of therapy, especially for men (looking at you, Jonathan), and dealing with life's stressors.

Family Dynamics: The challenges and joys of raising neurodiverse children, and why support and understanding are everything.

Life & Hobbies: From fitness routines to hobbies that never quite stuck (like my candle making kit!), and our excitement for Widowed AF merch.

Community Love: Remembering that we're all in this together, so don't be shy to reach out or share. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our podcast family, we hope you enjoy feeling less alone out there ♥️

Next Episode Tease: Don't miss our next episode, where we'll share Maria's unique and compelling story - it's one you won't want to miss.

Reminder: Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be part of our ever-growing Widowed AF community. We're here for the chats, the laughs, and all the support.

Links :
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In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss is joined by Clare Hardy, a young widow navigating grief and single parenthood after the death of her wife Rupa. Rupa had Hodgkin's lymphoma and passed away from complications of cellulitis at age 36, leaving behind Clare and their two young children.

Clare bravely shares the details of Rupa's illness, her unconventional decision to refuse chemotherapy, and the rapid decline in her health near the end. She talks about the heartbreaking realization that Rupa would not survive, despite her adamant belief that she would recover.

Clare also opens up about accessing end-of-life care as a same-sex couple, the logistics of managing her wife's care and raising two small children alone, and the disenfranchised grief she experienced before gay marriage was legalized.

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This week on Widowed AF, Rosie and Jonathan reflect on some of the key takeaways from Louise Dodds' recent episode about losing her husband Andy in a cycling accident abroad. They discuss the unique challenges of grief when you don't have children, the importance of life insurance, and the role of being a "keeper of memories" for your late partner.

Rosie shares how her son  opened up about wanting to learn more about his late father Ben, and how special those moments of connection can be. Jonathan talks about dealing with emotions from his challenging childhood resurfacing. Both acknowledge the ups and downs of grief and mental health being a continuous process.

The hosts also reminisce about rebuilding social circles after loss, favorite memories from a recent blended family party, and the highlights of their week. As always, they send love and support to fellow widows and anyone coping with grief or mental health struggles. Tune in next week for an interview with Claire Hardy, Widowed AF's first lesbian guest who advocates for greater representation of the LGBTQ+ community.

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In an(other) emotional episode, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Louise Dodds, a young widow who tragically lost her partner Andy in a cycling accident while he was on holiday. 

Louise shares her story, from receiving the devastating phone call, to having to crowdfund to repatriate Andy's body back home. 

Rosie and Louise bond over both being sudden death widows and the complicated grief that comes with the lack of closure. 

Louise candidly discusses the struggles of the early days of grief - not eating, only sleeping with wine, and returning to work too soon. 

Later in the episode, Louise opens up about deciding not to have children with her new partner of 4 years due to fertility issues, and learning to accept her stepson as enough. 

The story ends on a high note, with Louise revealing she recently got engaged to her (alive) partner and we wish them all the love  and happiness in their continuation of life together. ♥️💫

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Hello listeners! 
A fresh new episode where Jon and I, fresh from our mini-break in Amsterdam, chat about everything from our wanderings in the rain to the challenges of parenting. 

We also reflect on the powerful episode with Melita Honeycup, discussing the complexities of being an unmarried widow in a patriarchal society. 

We also touch on the still taboo topics of menopause and PMDD, and the importance of raising awareness. Plus, a sneak peek into our upcoming Halloween party and the exciting plans for Widstock. 

So, grab your cuppa  or your dog's lead, and join us for more insight into a life we built together around monumental loss

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In this week's episode of Widowed AF, I had the opportunity to speak with the incredibly strong  (in every way!) and talented Melitta Honeycup. 

Joining us all the way from Barcelona. We delve into the sudden and tragic loss of her much adored partner, Jordi, and the waves of shock and challenges that followed. From the heart-wrenching moment of receiving the news to the complexities of navigating grief amidst patriarchal societal expectations. 

I'm truly grateful to Metilla for sharing her story with us. Join us for a conversation that's both heartrending and hopeful. And DEFINITELY check her insta out 🔥.

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As episodes go, this one swings hard. From the the importance of speaking your darkest thoughts,      Jon's love of systemising and the possible existence of multiple soulmates.
And yes, I mentioned my gorgeous conversation with @donnaashworthwords. 😉

Most importantly though,  we reflect on the heart-wrencher that was Lori's (excellent) episode, (there's a clip for those that are catching up ). 

Talking to her, hearing the words I had blocked from my memory echoed back was hard, obviously, but it genuinely feels like we took another big step forward together. 

She really is a wise lady. I just wish she didn't have the audacity to live in Canada. 

Trigger warnings- 
sudden death
drowning
Rosie crying

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