Members' Stories

Simon’s story: Finding strength through WAY’s peer-to-peer support

Nov 2024

This International Men’s Day, we ask WAY volunteer Simon how he rebuilt his life after his wife was killed in a road traffic collision…

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…

Transgender Awareness Week: Tips on supporting someone trans and widowed

Nov 2024

This Transgender Awareness Week, we share some tips from WAY volunteer Griffyn, who’s a member of our LGBTQIA+ Diversity Working Group…

Transgender Awareness Week: Hear from WAY Ambassador Maria

Nov 2024

This Transgender Awareness Week (13-19 November), we hear from WAY Ambassador Maria about coming out as trans – and the support she’s received from the widowed community…

Rebecca’s story: Navigating Cultural Differences

Oct 2024

To mark Black History Month, WAY member Rebecca shares her story…

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.

Michelle's Story

Oct 2024

Although Bereavement Support Payment has been extended to cohabiting couples with children, unmarried couples without children are still being denied support. WAY member Michelle shares their story…

WAY’s Volunteer Manager on Living with Dying podcast

Sept 2024

WAY’s National Volunteer Manager talks about the value of peer support on the Living with Dying podcast

WAY’s 2024 AGM

Sept 2024

More than 75 WAY members headed to Crewe on 21 September to take part in the charity’s 2024 AGM…

Taking on a new challenge: Laura’s story

Sept 2024

Laura explains why she raised funds for WAY by taking part in a gruelling Tough Mudder

Congratulations to our 2024 annual award winners

Sept 2024

The names of our annual award winners were revealed at our 2024 AGM

WAY Memorial Fund: Helping WAY members who are struggling financially

Sept 2024

A reminder of our Memorial Fund, which supports WAY members to make the most of their membership

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…

“Life is far too short”: WAY members share how grief has changed their outlook

Sept 2024

We asked WAY’s social media followers how bereavement has changed their outlook on life…

Suzanne’s story: Running for WAY

Sept 2024

Find out why WAY member Suzanne ran the Great North Run to raise funds for WAY…

Summer of Swans success

Sept 2024

Find out how WAY member Griffyn folded 1,000 swans and raised over £640 for WAY this summer…

Yarn with a purpose: Swan yarnbomb raises awareness of WAY

Aug 2024

Find out more about a swan-shaped yarnbomb that has landed in Ambleside to help spread joy and awareness of WAY.

Summer of Swans: Griffyn's Fourth Update

Aug 2024

Griffyn's Summer of Swans challenge is almost at the end, but there is still an opportunity to join in.

Back to school: Seven tips for supporting a grieving child as they move up to secondary school

Aug 2024

Our partners at Winston’s Wish share seven helpful tips on supporting a grieving child who’s moving from primary to secondary school…

Celebrating friendship on International Friendship Day

Jul 2024

To mark International Friendship Day, we are sharing stories of friendships formed through WAY’s peer support network.