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Latest articles and updates from our community

Why Good Enough is Perfect

2026-02-25

Why Good Enough is Perfect

An article exploring letting perfection go, and creating a solo life that fits your reality now

Newsletter 6

2026-02-12

Newsletter 6

The February newsletter

Finding Joy in Small Moments

2026-01-24

Finding Joy in Small Moments

For newly widowed people about finding some joyful moments

Newsletter 5

2026-01-15

Newsletter 5

The fifth newsletter to share progress from around the County

Choosing Venues for Coffee Groups

2025-12-23

Choosing Venues for Coffee Groups

This help sheet explains how 'my widowed friends' chooses venues for its weekly coffee groups.

Newsletter 4

2025-12-09

Newsletter 4

The fourth monthly newsletter

Some ways to make a difficult Christmas a little easier.

2025-12-01

Some ways to make a difficult Christmas a little easier.

Christmas can be difficult when you are widowed- here are some suggestions to help.

Finding Purpose

2025-11-16

Finding Purpose

A longer read on finding purpose after being widowed.

Newsletter 3

2025-11-10

Newsletter 3

Hi, welcome to the third newsletter. I’m Andrea. I founded 'my widowed friends' and write these monthly newsletters to share what’s happening across our growing community.

Newsletter 2

2025-10-13

Newsletter 2

Welcome to the second my widowed friends newsletter! We have made such a lot of progress since last month. I'm excited to share it with you.

Newsletter 1

2025-09-16

Newsletter 1

Welcome to the very first my widowed friends newsletter! I'm Andrea. I founded mwf and I will write monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

Belonging

2025-09-15

Belonging

Research shows that belonging to social groups has a profound effect on wellbeing. Belonging lowers stress, strengthens immunity, and supports heart health.

Ideas For Group Outings

2025-09-10

Ideas For Group Outings

Outings are an enjoyable way to get to know people better, have fun, and make happy new memories. Anyone in the group can take the lead for an outing.

Why Weekly Coffee Is Medicine

2025-09-01

Why Weekly Coffee Is Medicine

A cup of coffee, a familiar smile and a regular seat at the same table. It's so simple, but a weekly coffee gathering can quietly change a life.