On November 25th 2023 my world fell apart when we suddenly and tragically lost the whirlwind, loud, massive and absolutely unforgettable Marc, my husband. The devastation of this loss is indescribable and every element of my life changed from becoming a solo parent to Tillie to always having to decide what to have for tea! My world and the person I was shattered that day.

With the help of incredible friends and family the pieces are being put back together, not necessarily in the same order, but we are rebuilding our lives and trying to move forward without the man I love and the man that Tillie, Molly, Harry, Conor and Sam call dad.

When I lost Marc I knew I had to reach out and get any help I could so I could keep going for Tillie so I sought counselling thanks to some lovely friends who organised a go fund me so I could pay for it but finding WAY and a community of people that just got it was and continues to be absolutely invaluable. I have made some incredible friends for life and Tillie has not felt like the only one in this shit storm! They’ve given me advice, listened to me overthink absolutely everything (thanks widowhood), been there when I’ve cried, screamed, just not known what to do…and when I’ve laughed! They have celebrated achievements and held me when I’ve been at rock bottom both virtually through weekly zoom calls and in person. I honestly could not have got through without my WAY tribe and thankfully I don’t have to!

Please give what you can to help this amazing charity continue to help, support and rebuild people like me! I just couldn’t keep doing it without them…oh and I am running a half marathon so that’s got to be worth a few quid!!!

All for you big man xxx