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

This is Laura’s story. Simon died suddenly, and at home, in 2021 leaving Laura and their young children reeling. 

In a cruel twist of fate, within months of this tragedy she received a cancer diagnosis.

Listen as Laura bravely describes how she lived through one of every mother’s greatest fears. 

Marvel at how even in the pits of despair a glimmer of light can be found. 

As always, the mascara warning is high but respect and awe levels are even higher. 

⚠️Trigger Warnings ⚠️: sudden death, cardiac arrest, cancer


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Join Rosie and her  (alive) husband, Jon,  as they discuss the recently published findings of how grief impacts the whole body. 

A thought provoking insight into another unknown facet of widowhood. 

You’ll a message from Lu who has since been discharged from hospital and is recovering  safely at home with Scarlett. 

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This is  Sarah’s story. 

Sarah’s life was blown apart when a routine check resulted in a terminal diagnosis for her husband. 

In this conversation she tells Rosie how she and their three children have made it through hell. It’s unexpectedly funny too, she’s awesome. 

Have a listen and let us know what you think…..

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Today, Rosie and Lulu delve into the events that have unfolded over the past week, including Julie's story from Monday. 

Together, they reflect on the key takeaways from Julie's experience, and share their thoughts and opinions on the matter. 

Tune in and join us as we take a deep dive into the latest happenings of the week.

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Today we bring you Julie’s story.
 
In 2016, her partner and doting dad, Fraser, tragically fell to his death climbing the peak of Ben Nevis. What happened next is a catalogue of injustice, all because they weren’t married.

Julie gives eye-opening  insight into the hostility and discrimination still faced by many widows.

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Following Liz’s powerful episode earlier  this week, we reached out  to an expert in child bereavement.

Debbie, from the charity Holding On Letting Go, joined Lulu to talk about the  enormous impact  of sudden traumatic loss on our children.

For anyone supporting , or wanting to support, someone this is a valuable and informative chat. (Small mascara warning)

Guest appearance from Mr Gill-Moss too 😉

Providing bereavement support and advice to children and young people.

https://holdingonlettinggo.org.uk/

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This episode is a conversation with Liz Towner. 

Liz’s husband, Steve, lost the battle with his own mind in 2020 and  tragically took his own life. 

So many of us wonder if we could survive the impact of that loss. Yet survive she did, and she continues to thrive with while supporting their three boys through their loss. 

This is once again a story of unimaginable pain but also of deep love, compassion and a determination to walk through hell and live. 

We are humbled.

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Join Rosie and Lulu as they discuss the response to Anthony’s episode, share a message from a listener  and reflect on time passing without them. 

Both had birthdays this week which can throw up all sorts of feelings and force you to find new ways to celebrate, which isn’t always a bad thing. 

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(We made it into the sea, and it was proper cool. In every sense 🥶 

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LA based Anthony Del Broccolo joins us to tell his story in this week’s moving episode. 

Anthony’s wife, Courtney, died during the birth of their second child. To hear him describe leaving hospital that day alone sends chills to the heart. 
We are so grateful to him for sharing this with us.

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** TRIGGER WARNING : Suicide , Assisted Death **

This week we continued the conversation around Assisted Dying with special guest Ellie Ball. 

Ellie, who works for the campaign group Dignity in Dying, answered your questions and gave us much food for thought. 

Have a listen and let us know what you think. 🎧🎤
(We are pleased to report Mavis was found not guilty)

For more information on this subject you can call Compassion in dying on 0800 999 2434

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