Jen

Abruptly and unexpectedly a widow, was a much loved wife, now a lonely broken mess.

[Jen @suddenlywidowed]

@SaffronKim Than you for sharing that x

[Anna Hamilton Art @annahamiltonart]

Lovely people, I’m having to ask for your help again and though I know it’s ok to ask for help when you need it, it still leaves me feeling embarrassed and ashamed.
Sales are at an all time low and my basic outgoings keep skyrocketing (1/4)

[Anna Hamilton Art @annahamiltonart]

I understand there are more important things going on in the world right now, but if you have the ability even just buy a card, or share my work with others, it would make such a difference! (3/4)

https://t.co/mxr5W30Oyf

[Jen @suddenlywidowed]

@MariaMa05346899 Sadly I think many of us have found this to be true 💔

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[Jo Mode @Ultra4TheMasses]

@Tesco Just seen staff explain to 2 people that the machines won’t scan their ‘credit card’ style Clubcards because they want everyone to use the QR code in the App.
These customers looked about 85.
FFS @Tesco 🤬

[After Life 🐕‍🦺 @ForAntilly]

The most beautiful song ever made for a TV show.

#AfterLife

[Academy of Grief @AcademyofGrief]

#GRIEFCOUNSELING

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

1 Week Ago Alba Passed Away 💜

Since then 1500+ people sent me videos of their dogs enjoying sunrises and sunsets around the world to pay respect to her. Here they are... 🌅

The world is not all bad. Take 10 minutes to enjoy this

[Academy of Grief @AcademyofGrief]

Missing our loved ones during Christmas
#griefcounseling

[Jen @suddenlywidowed]

@AcademyofGrief @MadaboutRobster Perfectly worded x

[Jen @suddenlywidowed]

@to_widow Third for me too, I want to bury my head under a duvet and ignore everything and everyone. I miss him so much 💔

[karen thompson @karenfthompson]

If Christmas is hard ,
If you lost someone dear,
Just look in your heart And you'll know they're still here.
The star in the sky ,
The light falling snow ,
The Robin outside ,
It seems like they know ,

If this is a time Where you're struggling through ,

Just do what you can ..
For what matters is you.

There's no need to be merry ..
No need to be bright ..
Just do what you can ..
It will all be alright.

Sending much love to anyone struggling this Christmas.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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[me @meyouandgrief]

come back #grief

[Jen @suddenlywidowed]

Tonight it Is two years since he died…… stupidly I thought it would get easier, I also thought that by now I would accept the loss of my life and everything we were working towards….. 💔 #grief #widow

[Why you should love animals @animals_twts]

Big cats love boxes too

[Gillian @sandygill_]

Friends mostly support us in our #grief. It's tough, so I don't blame those who walk away, but wish one had done so more kindly.

'...There are many reasons to treat each other
with great tenderness...
...One is that we cannot see what
anyone else has swallowed.

#widow #loss

[SaffronKim @SaffronKim]

Night, night 💕

[Jen @suddenlywidowed]

@luce_eloo Very well said, sorry you’ve had to deal with that x