Members' Stories

Getting your Will sorted: A former solicitor and young widow’s guide

Apr 2026

WAY Ambassador Emma Gray – a former solicitor who retrained as a grief coach after she was widowed young – explains why getting your Will in order is so important…

Walking for Jonathan: Cassie’s Kiltwalk for WAY

Apr 2026

On 25-26 April, Scottish WAY member Cassie is taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk...

WAY member Rosie Moss turns award-winning Widowed AF podcast into book

Apr 2026

Read how WAY member Rosie Moss turned her award-winning podcast into a book about what it feels like to be widowed and young…

WAY runners helped each other over the line at the London Landmarks Half Marathon

Apr 2026

Six WAY runners came together for the London Landmarks Half Marathon on a sunny Sunday morning earlier this month...

Handmade gift exchange connects young widowed crafters

Apr 2026

A group of 18 talented WAY members decided to send each other handmade gifts to help lift their spirits through the dark winter months

Team of five WAY members from Northern Ireland running the Belfast marathon relay

Mar 2026

A team of five WAY members from Northern Ireland are lacing up their running shoes in readiness for the Belfast marathon relay in May.

Helen Bailey Blog & Digital Storyteller Award 2026

Mar 2026

In recognition of the different ways widowed people are choosing to share their stories, we’re delighted to announce that we’re extending our Helen Bailey Blog Award to include digital storytelling th…

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…

Holding space for happiness while grieving: Ruba’s Eid al Fitr reflections

Mar 2026

This Eid Al Fitr, we share the reflections of WAY member Ruba

Weekend away with WAY: Adventure, laughter and community

Mar 2026

More than 50 WAY members and children had a blast at an adventure weekend at PGL near Grantham last month…

Running through grief: Hannah’s Mother’s Day half marathon

Mar 2026

This Mother’s Day, WAY Widowed and Young member and solo parent Hannah will be taking part in the Bath Half Marathon to raise funds for WAY.

Day of Reflection: An exclusive extract from WAY Trustee’s memoir

Mar 2026

To mark this Day of Reflection, we share an exclusive extract from WAY Trustee Emma Charlesworth’s book documenting the reality of being widowed during the pandemic…

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.

Running through grief: Why Hannah decided to raise funds for WAY

Feb 2026

Hannah explains what motivated her to run the Bath Half Marathon for WAY Widowed and Young…

Navigating Valentine’s Day when you’ve been widowed young

Feb 2026

We have gathered some tips from young widowed people about navigating Valentine’s Day when you’re grieving your late partner…

Love after loss: Reflecting on Valentine’s Day as a young widow

Feb 2026

WAY member Astrid Dolan shares her reflections on love, loss and community in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

A WAY weekend to remember: Laughter, dancing and peer support

Feb 2026

After her husband died in 2024, Heather has found laughter, friendship and support through WAY Widowed and Young, including at a recent meet up in Glasgow…

“I want my baby to know who his dad was”: Mae’s fight to fill the Blank Space

Feb 2026

WAY member Mae explains why she is supporting our Blank Space campaign

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…