#76 - Chatty

Hello lovelies! Welcome back to another episode of Widowed AF, where Jon and Rosie, deep dive (terrible)  into a chatty catch-up about our week. It's been a rollercoaster, as always! This week, we brought  you an incredibly special chat with Claire, a lesbian widow, who shared her story about her partner Rupa's battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and the complexities of raising children in the shadow of grief.As usual, we get real about our personal struggles with mental health, therapy (because, let's face it, we all need a bit of that!), and the whirlwind of managing a big, neurodiverse family. We also have a good natter about our hobbies, how fitness routines help our mental health (cold baths, anyone?), and some exciting news about the upcoming Widowed AF merchandise line. Plus, I share my musings on perimenopause and the wonders of hormone replacement therapy - trust me, it's a game changer!Join us for a heartfelt, sometimes hilarious, and always honest conversation. We're all about keeping it real and providing a sense of community for anyone walking through the maze of widowhood and life's unexpected twists.Key Topics:Claire's Inspiring Story: Discussing lesbian widowhood, coping with a partner's illness, and facing the future bravely.Mental Health Chats: The importance of therapy, especially for men (looking at you, Jonathan), and dealing with life's stressors.Family Dynamics: The challenges and joys of raising neurodiverse children, and why support and understanding are everything.Life & Hobbies: From fitness routines to hobbies that never quite stuck (like my candle making kit!), and our excitement for Widowed AF merch.Community Love: Remembering that we're all in this together, so don't be shy to reach out or share. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our podcast family, we hope you enjoy feeling less alone out there ♥️Next Episode Tease: Don't miss our next episode, where we'll share Maria's unique and compelling story - it's one you won't want to miss.Reminder: Tune in every Monday for new episodes and be part of our ever-growing Widowed AF community. We're here for the chats, the laughs, and all the support.Links :Free. Metal Health Support.   - https://www.iesohealth.com/Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: (https://www.widowedaf.com) Watch on (YouTube)