In this final episode of Love After Covid Loss, part of the Stolen Goodbyes podcast series, Emma Charlesworth returns to the show. Emma first opened the podcast in 2020, sharing her journey as a widow at just 39 after losing her husband, Charlie, to Covid-19. Charlie was only 45 when he passed.

In this poignant and articulate interview, Emma reflects on her journey, from those first anguished, shocking days when Charlie left in an ambulance with a cough and never came home to navigating life as a lone parent to their then bereaved 10-year-old daughter, who lost her hero dad. Emma shares how she has come to terms with a future she never chose as she steels herself for the upcoming five-year anniversary of the pandemic in March 2025.

She also speaks about finding joy again, welcoming a new member of the family—a Cavapoo dog named Oreo—who has brought a sparkle back into her daughter’s eyes. Incredibly strong and resilient, Emma cherishes Charlie’s memory while fundraising in his honor. She also acknowledges the importance of taking time for herself and honoring her own needs.

Emma reminds us that while grief never truly gets easy, it does become less hard over time. Her story is one of love, loss, and finding hope in the most challenging circumstances.

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