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Navigating Mother’s Day as a widowed mum: Rachel’s story

Blog, Stories
Five years ago, Rachel’s husband Nick died suddenly while she was eight months pregnant. As Mother’s Day approaches, the WAY ambassador shares her experience of widowed parenting, juggling a career and looking after her own mental wellbeing… I’ve always made sure that Nick is part of Mabel’s life. She doesn’t feel ...

Navigating Valentine’s Day as a widowed parent

Advice, Blog
Valentine’s Day can be a tough date for widowed parents, stirring up memories of love and loss. But as many members of the peer support network at WAY Widowed and Young have found, it can also be an opportunity to reclaim the day, whether through self-care, celebrating friendship or showering ...
Woman hugging child in front of a Christmas tree - coping with grief at Christmas

Coping with Christmas: Tips from WAY Widowed and Young members

Advice, Blog
Christmas can be especially tough for bereaved families. Getting through the festive season can take a lot of strength and some creative thinking. Here are some tips from members of the charity WAY Widowed and Young members about how they have coped… I’ve genuinely taken the pressure off myself when it comes ...
WAY Halloween post - children painting pumpkins

Halloween half term tips from WAY

Advice, Blog
Supporting bereaved children during half-term and Halloween can be challenging, especially when the nights are closing in and talking about ghosts and other spooky themes may trigger emotions linked to loss. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at WAY Widowed and Young to help navigate the upcoming school ...

Coping with bereavement by suicide: Thoughts from WAY members

Advice, Blog
To mark Suicide Awareness Month, members of the charity WAY Widowed and Young have been sharing their thoughts on how to look after themselves and their children after a bereavement to suicide…. Diane's Story "For me, the suddenness was also really difficult to deal with – one minute Graham was there and ...
Young family enjoying a picnic in the park during the summer holidays

Summer Holidays on a budget: Advice from WAY members

Advice, Blog
Are you looking for things to do in the summer holidays that won’t break the bank? Our friends at WAY Widowed and Young have been sharing some money-saving ideas to help you make the most of the summer months without worrying about the cost. I was a teacher when my children ...
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