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Dear Friend
Welcome to our Christmas newsletter.
In this edition, three of our befrienders share how their Christmases have changed over the years since their partners died. We have an article on how to help children at Christmas and some 'dos and don’ts' for you to share with those who want to help. We also have news of our 2022 support events, both online and in person.
Remember, we are here for you if you need us.
We hope you have a peaceful Christmas.
Kind regards
Steve Smart
Widowed Young Support Coordinator
My changing Christmas
Three of our befrienders share how things have changed over recent years since that first Christmas without their partner.
Helping your children at Christmas
As grief is often heightened at this time of year, here are some thoughts on how to approach Christmas with your children.
Helping those widowed young at Christmas
Some suggestions to share with family and friends who want to be of help.
Widowed Young Support events 2022
Our support events, for those who have lost a partner at a young age, give hope, practical help on the grief journey and provide an opportunity to be with people who really do understand.
In 2022, we will be providing both online and in person support days. Dates, locations and booking will be on our website soon. We are also delighted to announce that we will be holding another in person residential support weekend:
Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October
Saint Columba’s House – Woking, Surrey
To find out more about what to expect at our support weekends, visit our website. If you are interested in booking, please email steve.smart@cff.org.uk.
Read all about it
In this section we provide a round-up of helpful stories and articles that you may find helpful and encouraging.
- The Guardian - Séamas O’Reilly was just five years old when his mother died. In this extract from his new memoir, Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, he recalls the day of her wake. Read more
- BBC News - Rio and Kate: Becoming a stepfamily. This documentary follows the Ferdinand's as Rio’s fiancée, Kate Wright, integrates into the family and becomes step mum to his three children. Watch
- BBC News - Joey Essex: Grief and me. At age ten, Joey Essex's world was ripped apart when his mum tragically took her own life. Having long buried his emotions, after twenty years can he come to terms with his grief? Watch
Widowed Young Support from Care for the Family
We hope you have found this newsletter helpful. There are more articles and other useful links on our website.
