A widow's story: Picking yourself up after losing someone you love to a brain haemorrhage

When you lose someone suddenly to a brain haemorrhage, life can feel like it’s shattered in an instant. The world keeps turning — but yours has stopped. In this deeply personal and emotional episode, we explore what comes next for those left behind.

We sit down with a widow who lost her partner without warning to a brain haemorrhage. Through her story, we hear:

The raw experience of grief in the immediate aftermath

What it feels like to face unanswered questions, unfinished conversations, and a future that looks completely different

The small steps she took to get through the darkest moments — and begin to rebuild her life

How she navigated loneliness, guilt, anger, and the complexity of grieving someone who seemed perfectly healthy

The unexpected sources of strength and support that helped her survive, and eventually, grow

We also speak to a bereavement counsellor or therapist to provide compassionate insight into the grieving process, including:

The difference between traumatic and “typical” grief

How to support someone who has lost a loved one suddenly

The importance of not rushing healing, and allowing space for difficult emotions

When — and how — to seek professional help

This episode is about heartbreak, healing, and hope. It’s for anyone who’s experienced sudden loss, is supporting someone who has, or wants to better understand the long-term emotional impact of brain haemorrhage. You are not alone — and you don’t have to face this on your own.