A letter to er to... my soulmate

Alison Larkin finally found love in her 50s after years of avoiding it – then her fiancé died. Now, she’s using laughter to help her heal...

Three women express their gratitude towards the unsung heroes who changed their lives for the better

I’d lost my husband but I knew he was with me every step of the way

When I lost my soulmate I turned to my furry friend

Turns out the spirit of adventure is really contagious

Smiling at the shop assistant as she folded a stunning blue dress into a bag, I was aware that – with my wedding ring as a clue – she probably assumed I was a loving husband buying a present for my lu