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Finding solace in poetry: Catherine’s story
Mar 2026
To mark World Poetry Day, we are pleased to share the story of former WAY member Catherine Redford, who has written a poetry collection based on her experiences of being widowed young…
Dying is an expensive business: An essay to mark International Women’s Day
Mar 2026
WAY member and writer Cath Holland has an essay about the cost of dying as a working-class widow in an anthology about writing & social class to mark International Women’s Day.
Marking World Cancer Day 2026: Remembering loved ones
Feb 2026
To mark World Cancer Day, we have created a collage remembering WAY members’ loved ones...
Sam’s story: Living life after loss
Feb 2026
To mark World Cancer Day, WAY member Sam shares her story…
Bereavement support “shockingly inadequate”: WAY member’s plea to Chancellor Reeves
Jan 2026
WAY member Caroline’s household income dropped by 75% overnight when her husband died of cancer last year, leaving her to raise two teenage children on her own.
Running 10k in support of WAY: Victoria’s story
Jan 2026
WAY member Victoria is running 10K for WAY in memory of her husband. Here’s her story…
Speaking out about cancer: Sandeep’s story
Dec 2025
WAY member Sandeep took part in Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign this month to honour her late husband’s memory…
Finding light in the darkness: Nicola’s story
Dec 2025
WAY member Nicola lost her husband Dave to cancer seven years ago, when she was 38. He was Christian and she is Jewish. She talks about navigating interfaith differences in life and in death – and as …
Counselling support for WAY members: Tim’s story
Nov 2025
WAY member Tim explains how being a member of WAY opened up the opportunity of free telephone bereavement counselling, which has helped him to reframe his approach to life as a widowed dad…
International Brain Tumour Awareness Week: WAY member Debbie shares her story
Oct 2025
To mark International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, WAY member Debbie talks about how she has navigated the last four years since her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour…
Male breast cancer: Navigating life after a rare cancer diagnosis
Oct 2025
Around 400 men in the UK are diagnosed with male breast cancer each year, compared to 55,550 women, according to Cancer Research UK. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WAY member Jess shares what …
Widowed with a disability: Georgina’s story
Jul 2025
To mark Disability Pride Month, WAY member Georgina shares how she has had to find new ways to manage everyday life since her partner died earlier this year…
Finding friendship: Helping to see the future again
Jul 2025
To mark International Friendship Day, we celebrate the friendship between WAY Ambassador Caro and ‘kindred spirit’ Caz, who met through WAY…
Supporting each other through tough times: Volunteer Liz’s story
May 2025
Volunteer Liz explains why she decided to become a volunteer for WAY to help support other people who’ve been widowed young…
Book competition: Your chance to win I Am A Wolf Tonight
Apr 2025
WAY member Thelma Ainsworth has just published her first memoir I Am A Wolf Tonight, which documents her journey as a young widow after her husband died of cancer.
Hannah’s haircut in memory of Mum
Jan 2025
At just 11 years old, Hannah is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to making an impact.
Gary’s story: Navigating life as a widowed dad
Nov 2024
To mark International Men’s Day, we talk to WAY Trustee Gary about his experiences as a widowed dad…
Josephine’s journey: Grief, love and music
Oct 2024
To mark their tenth wedding anniversary, WAY member and musician Josephine – who records under the name Sephine Llo – is releasing a new album in memory of her husband and fellow musician Robbie.
David’s story: Standing up to sepsis and cancer
Sept 2024
On a day when World Sepsis Day and Stand up to Cancer coincide, WAY member David shares his story…
Championing change: Cathy’s story
Aug 2024
Cathy Brokenshire has surprised herself since her husband – the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP – died in October 2021 at the age of 53. A lifelong non-smoker, his lung cancer diagnosis came as a huge sho…
Unfortunately, there’s no guide book for grief. Everyone is different, and no two people will experience grieving in the same way. From numbness to anger, from disbelief to guilt, there’s no set pattern to the grieving process, especially when you’ve been widowed at a young age.