We recognise that real widows come from all walks of life. We comprise all genders and all sexual preferences, all races, all demographics, all age ranges, married and cohabiting, parents or not. Unfortunately love and loss do not discriminate and affects us all. Here at Chapter 2 want to celebrate the reality of what real widows look like, we want to smash the stereotypes.

Love and loss are universally big themes, and as widows and widowers they have in some way undoubtedly defined our lives. It is perhaps inevitable that scriptwriters, producers, and directors often include these themes as entertainment for both the big and small screen.

At Chapter 2, we are creating a safe and secure space to explore what your next chapter may look like but recognising and respecting what has gone before. We've put together a few helpful tips to ensure you get the most benefit from your membership, for both Basic and Premium Access members.

Here at Chapter 2, we know just how challenging managing your finances as a widow or widowers can be. Added to the the cost-of-living crisis, times can be incredibly tough. We want to ensure our community is getting the financial help they are entitled to.

Here at Chapter 2, we know and understand how challenging dates like Valentine's can be… Whether it is the first Valentine's Day after death of your partner, or decades have passed, we wanted to share with you a few thoughts, tips, and hints to help you cope with what can be a very painful milestone and a reminder of all that we have lost. We hope you find this useful.

When it comes to moving forward into your journey of dating again after the loss of a partner, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The internet isn’t exactly over-saturated with dating advice for widows and widowers. That’s where Chapter 2 comes in.

One of the most challenging aspects of starting dating is knowing when to share this news with friends and family. There really is no right or wrong time, the timing will depend on who you are telling, your relationship with them and their relationship with your late spouse.

You swiped right, they swiped right, you have been messaging, found some common ground and even flirted a little! What’s next? Coffee?

So now your photos, profile and preferences are complete you need to look for some matches. We know that you only get out of online dating what you put in.

At Chapter 2, we recognise that as a widow, you may never have been online dating. It can be confusing and scary! Where does one start? The good news is you are in the right place!

As widows, we face many dilemmas and question literally everything in life! Our reason for being? The meaning of life? Why me? And, once the raw initial grief and shockwaves have subsided widows and widowers naturally consider what the future hold.