S2 - EP9- Chatty

07/17/24 • 14 min

Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond - With Rosie Gill-Moss

In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss catches up with listeners She shares updates from her busy life, discussing kids finishing school, primary school proms, and the usual juggling act of parenthood.

Rosie talks about her recent chat with Dan Clark from MindJam. If your kids spend a lot of time gaming, Dan's insights on the benefits of gaming for neurodivergent and bereaved children are worth hearing. It helped put some concerns about screen time into perspective.

Rosie also updates listeners on the upcoming Widstock event. Expect a cocktail bar, posh coffee van, inflatables, and a glitter wall. Rosie will be performing on stage, so grab your tickets for a fun day out.

She also shares an update about a former guest, Sarah. After sharing her story about losing her husband to a drug overdose, Sarah reconnected with an estranged family member who heard her episode. This highlights the impact of sharing personal stories on the podcast.

Rosie introduces her new podcast, Rosie FM. This new venture allows her to dig deeper into various topics, with interesting guests like Dr. Louise Newson, a specialist in menopause. Check it out and leave a review if you enjoy it.

If you have any questions or topics you'd like her to cover, please get in touch. Keep on keeping on out there.

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Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF
Email: theshow at widowedAF.com
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If you have any questions or topics you'd like her to cover, please get in touch. Keep on keeping on out there.

Connect with Us:

Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF
Email: theshow at widowedAF.com
Web: (https://www.widowedaf.com)
Watch on (YouTube)

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S2 - EP8 - Audry Lynn Henniger

In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss welcomes Audry Lynn Henniger, who shares her story from Texas. Audry discusses the events surrounding the disappearance and death of her husband, Bill, during a whitewater kayaking trip, highlighting the similarities between her experience and Rosie’s.

The episode begins with Audry describing her life with Bill, an adventurous and lively man who loved extreme sports. Audry details the day Bill went missing, emphasizing the fear and uncertainty during the 30 days before his body was found. Rosie and Audry discuss the challenges of dealing with their husbands' risky hobbies and the impact of these activities on their lives.

Audry shares how she and Bill met in their twenties and their plans for an early retirement filled with outdoor activities and rescuing dogs. She reflects on the aftermath of Bill’s disappearance, touching on the practical issues such as managing finances and the emotional toll of grief.

The conversation moves to the support systems that helped Audry, including therapy and the role of friends and family. Audry explains how she navigated the legal and financial aspects of widowhood and the importance of seeking professional help to understand her grief.

Audry also discusses her involvement in volunteer work as a way to honor Bill’s memory, including fundraising for local search and rescue operations and volunteering with Camp Erin, a camp for grieving children. She mentions her current relationship and how it differs from her life with Bill, highlighting the importance of finding new happiness while respecting the past.

This episode provides insights into the practical and emotional challenges faced by widows and the various ways to cope with loss and rebuild life.

Key Topics:

Introduction of Audry Lynn Henniger and her story
The kayaking accident and the 30-day search for Bill
Life with Bill: Adventures and future plans
Practical and emotional challenges of widowhood
The role of therapy and support systems in healing
Honouring Bill's memory through volunteer work
Finding new happiness after loss

Resources Mentioned:

Camp Erin: A camp for grieving children. (https://elunanetwork.org/camps-programs/camp-erin)

Connect with Us:

Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF
Email: theshow at widowedAF.com
Web: (https://www.widowedaf.com)
Watch on (YouTube)

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S2 - EP10 - Geraint Williams

Summary:
Welcome to another episode of Widowed AF. In this episode, host Rosie Gill-Moss has a detailed conversation with Geraint Williams, who shares his experience of being widowed and raising two young boys. Geraint discusses his late wife Rosie’s ten-year journey with cancer, the impact on their family, and the adjustments he has made since her passing. The discussion covers their early life together, Rosie's initial cancer diagnosis, treatment, and remission, the decision to have a second child through IVF, her terminal diagnosis, and end-of-life planning. Geraint provides practical insights into managing life with young children during a spouse's illness and navigating the complexities of grief and single parenthood after her death.
Geraint begins by recounting how he met Rosie in 1997 and their life together up to the birth of their first child, Walt, in 2010. In 2012, Rosie was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to a year of treatment. After a period of remission, they decided to have a second child through IVF, resulting in the birth of their son Rex in 2016. However, in 2017, Rosie experienced a localised recurrence of cancer.
In 2021, Rosie received a terminal diagnosis, with cancer spreading to multiple parts of her body. Geraint explains how they managed this difficult period, including their decision to delay informing their children to preserve their innocence. He details Rosie's end-of-life period, her efforts to plan her own funeral, and the challenges of being a single parent after her death.
Geraint also shares his journey through grief, the importance of counselling, and the specific challenges men face in expressing vulnerability and seeking support. This episode aims to provide insights into the practical and emotional aspects of coping with loss and the importance of open communication.
Guest Bio:
Geraint Williams: Geraint Williams is a widowed father of two boys. His wife, Rosie, battled cancer for ten years before passing away in 2022. Geraint shares his journey of caring for Rosie, raising their children, and navigating life after her death.
Trigger Warnings:

Discussions of terminal illness and cancer
Conversations about grief and loss
Mention of end-of-life planning

Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond - With Rosie Gill-Moss - S2 - EP9- Chatty

Transcript

Rosie Gill-Moss00:00:02.012

Hello and welcome back to Widowed AF, you're here with me, I'm your host, I'm Rosie Gill-Moss, I'm your constant companion on this journey, arnt lucky, If you're new to the podcast, welcome, we love new listeners joining us and if you are a regular and a dedicated listener, some of you have listened to every episode and it still astonishes me that you, uh, put yourselves through that many hours of my voice, so thank you. Uh, I just wanted t