Widows unite to support bereaved at Christmas

A WOMAN is joining forces with three other widows this Christmas to ensure no one grieving the loss of a partner feels alone.

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Natalie with late husband Jonathan

Natalie Bolton is launching #WidowedAtChristmas, a new campaign offering solidarity, comfort and community at a time of year that can feel painfully isolating after bereavement.

Natalie Bolton, 49, who was born in Littleborough, has joined forces with fellow widows Nicky Wake, Heather Smith and Rosie Moss to create the campaign.

They have all endured the heartbreak of losing their partners and the emotional weight of navigating Christmas during grief.

United by their lived experience, they have come together to share support, guidance and hope with others who are facing the season without the person they love.

The four women are all board members of The Widowed Collective, the free, peer-to-peer support organisation founded earlier this year.

The group is backing the campaign by sharing the women’s stories, advice and resources throughout December and inviting widows and widowers across the UK to join the conversation using #WidowedAtChristmas.