Widowed AF
In 2018, Rosie Gill-Moss’s life changed forever. Her husband, Ben, died suddenly in a scuba diving accident, leaving her widowed at 37 with three young children. Overnight, she found herself in a world that seemed to have no roadmaps for the reality she faced. Conversations about grief felt shallow or filled with empty platitudes, and practical guidance was hard to find.
Rosie created Widowed AF because she knew others were out there, feeling just as lost and alone. She wanted a place where people could talk openly about grief, share their experiences, and find support without judgment or sugar-coating. What started as a way to process her own loss has grown into a global community, providing honest conversations about what it really means to lose someone you love.
Each episode of Widowed AF focuses on real-life stories, bringing in guests who share their unvarnished experiences with grief and loss. Topics include the practical side of widowhood—managing finances, raising grieving children, or navigating a new identity—as well as the deeply personal challenges of coping with anger, loneliness, and even the unexpected moments of joy. Rosie also invites professionals, advocates, and others who offer useful perspectives for listeners trying to rebuild their lives.
At its core, the podcast exists to show that while grief is deeply personal, it’s also a shared experience. Widowed AF isn’t about offering easy answers—it’s about helping people feel less alone and providing tools and stories that might help them along the way.
Widowed AF
S2 - EP20 - What About The Children - Jess Yeldon
Episode Overview
In this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Jess Yeldon, who shares her experience of losing her father to cancer at the age of 11.
Jess discusses the impact of her father's death on her life, her relationships, and the importance of open conversations about grief and mental health.
Key Discussion Points
- Childhood Memories: Jess reflects on her close relationship with her father and the memories of their time together before his illness.
- The Day of Loss: She recounts the day she learned of her father's death, including the confusion and emotions she experienced.
- Support Systems: The episode highlights the support Jess received from her family and friends, as well as the lack of resources available at the time.
- Coping Mechanisms: Jess shares how she navigated her grief, including her experiences with therapy and the challenges of processing her emotions.
- Open Dialogue: The importance of discussing mental health and grief openly with children is emphasised, as Jess talks about how her mother encouraged conversations about their loss.
Related Episodes in the Series
- Stephanie Dixon: Shares her story of losing her father to suicide and the impact it had on her childhood and family dynamics.
- Roisin Aldridge: Discusses her experience of losing her father just before her 10th birthday and the long-term effects of grief.
- Ottis Middleton: Offers insights into coping with the loss of a parent and the importance of support systems.
Jess's story serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing mental health and grief openly. By sharing her experiences, she hopes to encourage others to have conversations about loss and seek support when needed.
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