S03 EP27 Lisa Marshall @the_widowdiaries on parenting after suicide without answers

In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Lisa Marshall, known online as @the_widowdiaries on Instagram and TikTok. Lisa has built a powerful community by sharing her journey of surviving the sudden suicide of her husband Alan and raising three young children in the aftermath.

Through raw honesty and reflection, Lisa opens up about the shock of widowhood, the silence that often surrounds suicide, and the everyday reality of parenting through unimaginable grief. From breaking the news to her children, to navigating their neurodivergent needs, to finding fleeting signs of comfort in ladybirds and flickering lights, she offers a candid and unflinching account of resilience, love, and survival.

This conversation explores:

• The shock of suicide and the unanswered questions it leaves behind

• Parenting as a widow compared with single parenting after separation

• Explaining suicide to children with honesty and compassion

• The weight of public expectations and private grief

• Finding meaning in small signs, stories, and shared community

This episode is a moving reminder that grief lives in school runs, packed lunches, and the quiet work of staying present for those still here.