Therapy inspired me to face my Chapter 2.
Facing Chapter 2
Therapy inspired me to face my Chapter 2.
Last Christmas, 2024, I found myself at lunch with four lovely actors I’d worked with a decade ago. All women now in their sixties — all still happily married. Except me.
Not that I wasn’t happily married. I was. Deeply. My husband was my best friend, my writing and business partner, my home.
But as life keeps reminding us, nothing is forever. In April 2022, after a short and brutal encounter with cancer, he was gone.
Since then, I’ve been learning how to live again — not in the shadow of loss, but in the light of love that remains.
Therapy didn’t erase the grief, but it opened the door to something new: the possibility that Chapter 2 could still be written, and that I’m the one holding the pen.
Embracing Intimacy After Loss: Your Guide to Rebuilding Connection
Embracing Intimacy After Loss: A Gentle Guide by Angela Vossen
Rebuilding emotional and physical connection after the loss of a partner is a deeply personal journey—one often filled with hope, hesitation, and healing. In this heartfelt guide, relationship and sex coach Angela Vossen (from sextasy) offers supportive, practical steps to help you reconnect with your body, open up to new relationships, and embrace intimacy at your own pace.
Drawing from Chapter 2’s research and her coaching experience, Angela shares how to navigate guilt, rebuild trust, and rediscover your spark—with compassion and courage.
Ready to take your next small step?
Read the full guide and join the conversation in the Chapter 2 forum.
From Hacienda to Heartbreak…to Healing
In her rawest and most revealing conversation yet, Nicky joins Sarah Knight on the It’s Got Pockets podcast to unpack the unimaginable…losing the love of her life, navigating solo parenting through grief, getting sober, and rediscovering purpose in the aftermath of heartbreak.
From the darkest moments to rebuilding with humour, grit, and honesty, Nicky shares what it really means to begin again at any age.
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when life falls apart, this story is for you.
Be Part of Our Future: The Next Chapter for Chapter Two Dating
Chapter Two Dating began as a spark of hope in the midst of grief—and has grown into a thriving, purpose-driven community spanning three dating platforms. Now nearly three years in, we’re opening an EIS-approved investment round to help us grow even further. Join us in shaping the future of love, loss, and meaningful connection.
And Just Like That… Widows are having sex again
New research reveals the surprising truth about love, lust and dating after death
A Morning to Remember at Elevate Bramhall
I had the absolute pleasure of speaking at Kay Crewdson’s Elevate event in Bramhall—a truly inspiring morning surrounded by fabulous, like-minded women. It was an honour to share my story, connect with such a supportive community, and be part of something so empowering. A huge thank you to Kay and everyone who made it so special!
Ditch the Small Talk: 5 Conversation Starters For First Dates
Here are five conversation starters designed to help you and your date move beyond small talk and start building a real connection.
Looking for a Lady? Chapter 2 Needs YOU!
This is the situation: over 40 fabulous women are waiting to meet you at our London event, and the men who’ve signed up are completely outnumbered. It’s time to step […]
Love, Loss, and Second Chapters: Why Dating in Your 50s (and Beyond) Could Be the Adventure of a Lifetime
“The last time I went on a first date, people were still making mixtapes on cassettes!” joked Marian, 58, who lost her husband four years ago. Like many widows and widowers venturing back into dating, she felt profoundly out of practice.
We Don’t Move On, We Move Forward
At its heart, moving forward is an act of courage – a way of saying that life, even after loss, is still worth living. It’s a way of choosing hope, joy, and connection, even when it feels difficult. You deserve to feel loved, supported, and understood. You deserve to laugh, to dream, and to rediscover the beauty of life
Desire; The Untold Chapter
Beneath the comfortable clothes and after the dishes have been dropped off by well-meaning neighbours, there’s a body that still remembers what it means to be touched, kissed, and wanted.
Mix, Mingle & Match: A Social Night with a Twist
Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: SWAY London We’re excited to announce our next Chapter 2 social gathering with a twist! This May, we’re hosting our […]
A Guide to After Life: Key Insights from Dr. Monika Wieliczko’s Podcast
A Guide to After Life: Key Insights from Dr. Monika Wieliczko’s Podcast “As widows, we don’t move on. We move forward.” – Nicky Wake [00:23:48] Dating after loss can feel […]
Finding Love Again: A Gentle Guide to Making the Best of Your Profile
Finding Love Again: A Gentle Guide to Making the Best of Your Profile Dating after loss requires courage, hope, and sensitivity. Whether you’re taking your first steps or ready to […]
Freelance PR / Social Media Professional Required
Chapter 2 is expanding rapidly. We are looking for an experience PR & Social Media specialist to help manage our organic social posts on X, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Join Us for Free Drop-in Zoom Calls this Holiday Season
We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for ALL our fantastic members to join our free drop-in Zoom calls. It’s a chance for us to come together, engage in heartfelt conversations, perhaps raise a virtual toast, and provide mutual support during this holiday season.
New to online dating? We reveal the dating jargon you need to know…
With more and more people turning to online dating in the wake of the digital era, the number of online dating apps, too, is growing.
If you’re navigating the dating world and want to brush up on your dating lingo, here are some of the terms and top dating jargon you’ll need to know for 2024.
Introducing Chapter 2’s New Audio Ad Campaign!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new audio ad campaign for Chapter 2 Dating! As we continue to revolutionise the world of online widow dating, we’re taking things up a notch by bringing our unique approach to your ears.
Love Again…
Love Again… A heartbreakingly beautiful film about loss, loving again, and sharing your deepest inner thoughts with your late partner by text.
The 2nd Chapter
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.
Telling friends and family you are dating….
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.
Coffee Anyone?
You swiped right, they swiped right, you have been messaging, found some common ground and even flirted a little! What’s next? Coffee?
Finding a Match
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.
What Makes the Perfect Dating Profile?
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!
Is there ever a right time to start dating again?
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.
