Dear FriendIn this edition, Roger Womack shares how he and his family navigated their first Christmas after the death of his wife and tells us how hope is returning to his life with the gift of poetry. Also included to encourage you are some Christmas stories from some of our befrienders, a Dos and Don’ts article for Christmas to pass on to your friends, and news of our events for 2017. We hope that you have a peaceful Christmas and New Year. Kind regards Steve and Paula Hope returningRoger Womack tells us about his first Christmas after his wife Teresa died and how the gift of poetry has helped him to gain new hope.
Surviving Christmas after a lossBefrienders share some of their Christmas experiences without their partners.
Christmas Dos and Don’ts for family and friendsSometimes it’s hard to explain just what we need from friends and family, even when they ask us. Here are some tips that you could send to them. Support events 2017Our 2017 programme of events is now available. Do try to book early to avoid disappointment. A few months ago we began two Facebook groups - one for men and one for women - where young widows and widowers can reach out to each other, reducing isolation and sharing their journeys of grief. This has provided an opportunity to support one another day by day, and it has been great to watch this grow - especially the women's group which is flourishing! We hope you have found this newsletter helpful. Help for you fromWidowed Young Support |