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

Join Rosie and Jon for a quickie (!)  After another busy week in the G-M household.  We talk vasectomy's, HRT, and the unrelenting mental load.  We cover death a bit too. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: ( https://www.widowedaf.com ) Watch on ( YouTube )

Today Rosie speaks with  Emma Charlesworth about life after the tragic death of her husband, Charlie, due to Covid-19. Emma joins us to recount the harrowing events preceding Charlie's hospitalization, the desperate clutching at straws of optimism, and the heartrending choice to bid him goodbye.  This was a tough one as it so closely mirrored Jon's own experience of Covid and how it&apos...

We are BACK!  Shiny new episode from Rosie and (alive) husband Jon.  We discuss the trials and tribulations of the school holidays, and the added strain for those solo parenting throughout.  Following on from Melissa's incredibly moving story, we delve a little deeper into our own mental health struggles and the coping strategies we use to mitigate them.  Rosie opens up about navigating a dia...

This has to be one of the most powerful episodes to date.  When Melissa applied to be a guest, despite having suffered two enormous losses, she quickly revealed her to be an utter powerhouse of a woman.  Melissa was widowed twice in two of the most horrific ways, a drugs overdose and suicide. Yet somehow she gets up every day and shows their children love, hope and the that life is worth fighting...

Rosie and Jon sneak off inbetween child wrangling and laundry to update listeners on widded life.  We talk holidays, snack frisbees and  Widstock.. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: ( https://www.widowedaf.com ) Watch on ( YouTube )

In todays episode our guest Michael Coulson Tab takes us through the endearing love story with his late wife Alice, their delight at starting a family, and the shattering news of Aly's cancer diagnosis. As he shares how they moved up the wedding date amidst the turmoil, you can't help but admire their courage and tenacity. In the throes of grief, Michael had to navigate the difficult lan...

Rosie and Jon are back from a week off and raring to go! We discuss the powerful episode shared by Sarah Swainson, in which she openly talks about loving someone in active addiction. The shame, stigma and isolation of living in that world.  She is a powerhouse of a woman who survived the worst and chose to tell her story to help others.  You need to hear this one.  We also cover blended families,...

Today’s episode opened our eyes to the realities of living with someone in active heroin addiction. The judgment, shame and secrecy that compounds the pain you are in.  The reality is that this isn’t something that only to other people, and our guest Sarah Swainson was incredibly brave to share her story and give us some insight and compassion into this hidden world.   Sarah talks so openly about...

Links from the show : Dr Alex George  on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal  (click here) Heres out affiliate link to the Grief Works app   Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: ( https://www.widowedaf.com ) Watch on ( YouTube )

This episode of Widowed AF brings you Erica’s story. Erica is a strong and resilient woman who faced the harsh reality of her husband Julien's leukaemia diagnosis.  Erica opens up about the initial months of grappling with her husband's symptoms, the struggle to get a proper diagnosis, and the emotional upheaval of dealing with his health crisis. Erica's story is a powerful testamen...

Imagine a scenario where your partner's last words to you  were "Shut the fu*k up" and it was still funny? That's the kind of story our guest Jimmy Wild brings to the table.  When Jimmy lost his soulmate, Tom, at just 30, he was plunged into a whirlpool of grief. But in his darkest hours, he found unexpected moments of joy and humour. He shares this journey with us, illuminatin...

Today, I share a profound conversation with the incredible Jimmy Wild. He tells us his poignant story of love, loss, and a journey of resilience that is sure to leave an indelible mark on your heart. We journey through the joys of Jimmy's relationship, the unique challenges he faced as an unmarried partner, and the morning that turned his world upside down. Let's face it; life is full of...

As we celebrate an amazing achievement of 25,000 downloads, we're also taking a deep breath and diving into the deep end of topics many fear to tread - death. Remember Eileen? She graciously shared her heartbreaking experience of losing her partner to COVID-19 in our previous episode. Her story has a haunting resemblance to my battle with the virus in the ICU, which fortunately, I survived. I...

Picture this: you're trying to navigate through the murky waters of grief, you're overwhelmed, your heart is heavy - and then, you have to explain death to a child. How do you do that? How do you help a child understand grief? These were the tricky questions I tackled with Julia Samuel, an expert in bereavement and author of Grief Works, in this thought-provoking conversation. Julia&apos...

Join me, your host Rosie Gill-Moss, as we navigate through a heartrending tale of loss and resilience. Our guest, Eileen O’Brien, bravely shares her experience of losing her partner, Scott, to the relentless grasp of Covid-19. Eileen's journey, both harrowing and profound, uncovers the raw emotions of love, fear, and finally, grief, experienced in the face of a global pandemic. Her story unde...

The complexities and highs of managing a big family, the power of grief, and the unique experience of hearing your own voice - we're discussing it all and so much more. This episode is full of raw, touching moments and personal insights, as we share the stage with David, a father of eight, who had the unimaginable task of breaking the news of their mother's death to his five children. Da...

When we lost our spouses, my guest David Kanifogel and I found solace and strength in a widowhood support group. We never imagined that it would become a crucial part of our healing journey, providing a safe space for discussing topics we couldn't share elsewhere. Join us as we dive into our experiences with the Hot Young Widows Club spin-off group and the impact it had on our lives. David&ap...

  In this episode of Widowed AF, hosts Rosie and Jon Gill-Moss discuss their recent emotional challenges and the importance of showing vulnerability.  They have a special message from guest Steph May Hills, who shared her story on Monday.  The conversation touches on the need for better support for men's mental health. The hosts also share their own experiences with mental health and getting...

I recently had the incredible honor of speaking to Steph May Hills, who shared her raw and powerful journey of losing her husband, Martin, and navigating the aftermath of such a heart-wrenching tragedy. Our conversation delves into their beautiful love story, the ordinary life they shared before Martin passed away suddenly in November 2021, and how the little moments are what Steph holds onto in h...

Ever struggled with opening up about your emotions? As men, it's often difficult for us to share our feelings, but we're tackling this tough topic head-on. Join us in this heartfelt episode as we discuss last Monday's gut-wrenching conversation with Kathy Lockett and explore the importance of mental health and communication among men. We share our thoughts on having meaningful conve...

What if your entire world came crashing down in the blink of an eye? We're joined by Kathy Lockett from Surrey who courageously shares her heart-wrenching story of loss, detailing her husband Tim's battle with depression and his tragic suicide. This incredibly powerful and emotional conversation sheds light on the impact of such a loss on Kathy and her family, and how important honesty a...

When we think about grief, we often imagine it as a dark, all-consuming emotion. But what if it were possible to find light and hope amidst the pain?  Throughout the episode, we dive into the complex emotions that accompany grief and discuss strategies for coping and moving forward.  John open up about how he finally understands the importance of sitting with our grief and why allowing ourselves t...

Today we hear  Tash’s story.  Tash married her husband, Rob,  in the hospice as cancer consumed him, and was left to raise their son alone.  The discovery that he was not the man she thought, meant that her grief has been complex and at times has  made her feel different.  Listen to  how she clawed her way back to life and found a path back to happy. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowe...

 This short and sweet  episode is brought to you from the glorious Isle of Wight.  Rosie and Jon are visiting her late husband’s family but manage to escape the kids long enough to discuss the complexities of in-law relationships after death.  Join us for more  insight and guidance from the weird old world of widowhood. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF...

In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss invites Nico Lloyd to tell her story.  Nico's husband, Mark, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 and given 12-18 months to live. However, he survived for several years, and Nico shares the story of living with someone who is terminally ill and how she involved their young children.  Despite the challenges, Nico and her family found ways...