This week’s episode of Dying for a Cuppa is an extra special one for me. I’m joined by my fiancé, Rick, and his best friend, Ben, as they open up about the loss of their best mate, Kris. Kris died of cancer at just 34, after only being ill for literally a matter of days, it was a complete shock.

Now, a couple of heads up before you listen: this conversation is way out of Rick and Ben’s comfort zone, we have not edited or a scripted anything, their love language is banter (and swearing!) so expect some colourful language, and we speak very openly about death, dying, and the raw grief that followed Kris death.

Alongside the pain, there’s so much love, laughter, and genuine deep bonds of friendship in this chat. Rick and Ben share what Kris meant to them, how they navigated the shock of losing him, and how they are keeping his memory alive.

Friendships, often as deep and important as our blood relatives, sometimes even more so, I feel deserve more space in the way we talk about death and grief.

So, grab yourself a cuppa, listen gently, and come with us into this tender, funny, and very real conversation about friendship, death, (with some choice language) and the love that stays.

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