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

Join Rosie and her (alive) husband, Jonathan Gill-Moss as they navigate widowhood, marriage and parenting together. Today ‘s episode features a conversation about Jen Platt's story, revealing how she experienced complex grief and embarked on self-discovery after her husband Mike's sudden death. Additionally, the hosts explore the profound impact of losing a close friend, emphasising the...

 In this episode of Widowed AF, Jen candidly shares her experience of navigating life after the tragic loss of her husband. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including feeling lost and infantilised, financial struggles, and lack of support. Jen discusses the process of selling possessions and dealing with financial instability. She also reflects on the difficulties of navigating death a...

Join Rosie Gill-Moss in this heartwarming yet candid episode of "Widowed AF" as we dive into the complexities of widowhood during the festive season. Rosie and her guest discuss the overwhelming nature of parenting, school responsibilities, and the unique challenges of celebrating holidays while grieving. They touch upon the importance of self-compassion and letting go of the pursuit of...

Remembering Rich. Anna Bignell opens up about her late husband, Rich, and the beautiful life they created together and the tragedy of his suicide.  Anna discusses the importance of keeping his memory alive. She does so through her fundraising  initiatives, 'Ramble for Rich' and 'Pitchside for Rich', which are not just tributes to Rich but also platforms to raise awareness about...

In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie and John discuss various topics related to grief and loss. They start off with some banter and then dive into a conversation about Scott's episode, which was released earlier in the week. Scott shares his experience of losing his partner and the challenges he faced as a gay widower. Rosie and John talk about the importance of love and support from parents,...

In today's episode of Widowed AF Rosie Gill-Moss invites us into conversation with Scott Stringer, as he described how he navigated his personal  journey of love, loss, and rediscovery.  Scott shares his 14-year love story with Dan, his late partner.  As Scott opens up he touches on the complexities of navigating a relationship that wasn't fully accepted by Dan's family due to their...

In the latest episode of "Widowed AF", host Rosie Gill-Moss, alongside her ever-supportive husband Jonathan, delves into the heart of what it means to live with loss, in a conversation that’s as real as it gets. Episode #80, titled "A Journey Through Grief and Resilience," is a poignant reminder of the complexities and unexpected turns of the grieving process. The episode featu...

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-wre...

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.  T...

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 Feta...

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 childre...

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 ref...

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  ope...

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...

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 im...

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 navig...

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...

Donna Ashworth is VERY famous  right now, current Sunday Times number one best seller with her (genuinely) beautiful book, Wild Hope.  She is especially highly regarded in the widow community for how accurately and poignant she writes about loss. Yet she's not widowed herself, I was fascinated to know how she knew what we felt.  I was so fortunate enough to persuade (stalk) her to come and ta...

Today's episode is the hardest one I've recorded so far. And no I was definitely not okay! For the first time Rosie speaks to a 'water widow' and emotions understandably are high. (had a panic attack minutes  before recording)  Lori's husband  drowned leaving her and her family devastated and reeling.  A month long search ensued to find his body, leaving her trapped in a l...

Spanking new episode from Rosie and Jon.  We cover HRT (sorry gents) missed diagnosis in cancer patients, and a plethora of other topics.  Love to all. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: ( https://www.widowedaf.com ) Watch on ( YouTube )

Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: ( https://www.widowedaf.com ) Watch on ( YouTube )

Rosie and Jon are back to catch up on their week and reflect in the lovely Vicky's episode. Her husband died from Covid meter hours after being admitted to hospital. We cover lack of support in mental health, the fear of helplessness and our shared love of peanut M&Ms. Oh and there's a sort of 'competition' and a guest appearance from the delightful Emma Gray,  you can find...

The remarkable and incredibly kind Vicky Chadwick shares her story of losing her love to Covid and finding the strength to live again. I am so proud to report that she messaged me to say she is three months sober and I know you will all wish her so much love and strength, cos that sh@t is hard. #covid #covid_19 #coviddeath #lossinlockdown #widowed #soberaf #widowedaf Connect with Us: Follow us on...

The dynamic duo (you may call us that now) are back with a catch up on life here at the Gill-Moss HQ.  We cover a variety  of topics, not always necessarily the ones we planned. Parenting, mental health, love, legacy and tragedy. We got 'em all baby.  Primarily  though we want to share with you the highs but also the lows of living a wonderful yet forever tainted life after loss. Connect with...

Felicity Spearman joins Rosie to share her own unique story of loss.    Her life was plunged into uncertainty when her husband Ryan, and dad to her two boys died suddenly abroad at just 37 years old.  Somehow Felicity had kept the show on the road and shares the rollercoaster that is solo parenting bereaved children whilst in such agony herself.  Felicity is inspirational, she has made the choice...