I'm going there 🤪👇🏻I get a lot of DMs from other widows. And one of the most prevalent topics that I get asked about is dating and falling in love as a widow. I'm not a dating guru or relationship expert. I'm a woman who lost her husband and unexpectedly found love again in the midst of grief after my world fell apart. I did it imperfectly and messy and way earlier than most of society says it is appropriate to date after the death of a spouse. And I'm happy. I didn't do it when I was "ready"

8.7K views · 82 reactions | Over 3 million people are widowed in the UK. Losing a partner at any age is a heartbreaking experience and for so many the thought of trying to find love again after being in a relationship for years, leaves them riddled with guilt and self doubt. Mavis Ackerley draws on her own deeply personal experience whilst exploring the emotions and realities that widows and widowers face as they attempt to begin dating again. | BBC Morning Live | Facebook