Mum Shunned By Friends & Family After Dating Again Eight Weeks After Husband Dies

A widowed mum claims she was shunned by friends and family members because she began dating eight weeks after her husband died

Natalie Drury's husband Tim Madeley, 50, passed away on New Year's Day 2015, following a short battle with brain cancer.

Eight weeks later, the 42-year-old nursery cook went on her first date since he died.

Although it didn't progress into a relationship, Natalie claims the criticism she faced then and still faces today has been devastating.


Despite receiving support from most of her family, Natalie said that she had a hard time from friends and family - especially those on Tim's side.

Now happily married for the second time after finding love online, Natalie is speaking to encourage others to stop being so judgemental about love after berevement.