Group set up for Borders widows and widowers
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Alison Finnie, 31, who lost her husband Stu in a car accident in February, says she hopes the private group will help others get in touch with like-minded individuals.
She said: “I am very fortunate in that I have really great friends and family members who have been so supportive since Stu died.
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Hide Ad"However, I wanted to talk to people who have gone through the same thing, but couldn’t find a group local to the Borders.
"I was really surprised by that and I just felt there had to be other people in the region who needed this.
"So I started the Facebook group, and people are just sharing their stories and reaching out to others.
"Eleven of us also met up for a coffee, so it’s not all online.”
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Hide AdThe private group has 64 members and rising, and Alison said she hopes it’s just the beginning.
She said: “Hopefully, it’s just the start of something really special, I really think it’s something the Borders really needs.
"I felt it was important to refer to it as a community, as that’s what I’m building.
"I’m the admin of the group, but I don’t want anyone to see me as a leader … as this is just to put people in touch with others who really know what it’s like to lose a partner.”
To apply to join the group, search for “Scottish Borders Widows and Widowers Community” on Facebook.