The Journal
The Journal is where I write from the heart about grief, hope, and finding light again.
Each post links to my Substack, The Grieving Page, where I share my journey in the hope it helps you feel a little less alone.
How to Find Friendship After Losing Your Husband
I was widowed at 50 and couldn't find the friendship I needed to cope with losing my husband. So I built it. Here are 10 things I'd love you to know about Letters After Loss — a pen pal membership for... ...more
Day to Day Life
May 22, 2026•6 min read
How do I survive my first summer as a widow and start to feel like myself again?
Dreading your first summer as a widow? You're not alone. Here are 6 honest tips to help you cope with grief in summer and start to find your way through. ...more
Day to Day Life
May 15, 2026•7 min read
How to Cope with a Bank Holiday When You’re Grieving a Loved One
Bank holidays can feel especially hard after losing someone you love. ...more
Pen Pal Letters
May 08, 2026•6 min read
What Makes A Good Funeral Song
The song chosen for a funeral says so many important things and shows so much about the person. ...more
Day to Day Life
May 02, 2026•5 min read
How to survive your first holiday after your husband dies
I took my children back to the island Paul loved most. Here's how I survived our first holiday without him — and what I created to help us through it. ...more
Hope in grief
April 24, 2026•5 min read
A Year Without Him
During those first few days, weeks and months you wonder how you will survive. In this blog post I share my first year living with the loss of my partner. ...more
Day to Day Life
April 17, 2026•8 min read
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