Tom Parker’s window Kelsey has shared a heartbreaking message about grief as she thanked fans for their support amid her new romance.
The mother of two, 33, revealed she had found love again with tree surgeon Will – two years after The Wanted star’s death from brain cancer aged just 33.
After breaking the news about her new boyfriend, Kelsey was forced to hit back at hateful messages from trolls.
And taking to Instagram on Monday, Kelsey thanked fans supporting her through her new romance, admitting she as ‘hesitant’ to share this part of her life.
‘Grief is something I will always talk about it – it will always be part of mine and the kids’ lives,’ she said.
Tom Parker’s window Kelsey has shared a heartbreaking message about grief as she thanked fans for their support amid her new romance – two years after the singer’s death
The mother of two, 33, revealed she had found love again with tree surgeon Will – two years after The Wanted star’s death from brain cancer aged just 33
Kelsey’s message said: ‘I just wanted to say thank you for all the love and support on my post. I was really hesitant to share this part of my life, especially since so many of you know me from my life from Tom and the horrific grief I’ve been dealing with after losing him.
‘Opening up about my journey over the past couple of years has been incredibly healing, allowing me to connect with others who’ve gone through similar experiences and build a beautiful, supportive community.
‘Tom will always be a huge part of my life – there’s no question about that. I will always love him and think about him every day.’
She added: ‘But I’m now navigating this path as a single mum and at times it has been challenging.
‘I’d be lying if I said it didn’t feel good to have someone by my side now, someone who makes me smile, laugh and reminds me what it feels like to love again. Everyone deserves that feeling.
‘Grief is something I will always talk about it – it will always be part of mine and the kids’ lives. Thank you for your continued support always. Love Kels.’
Kelsey revealed she met Will while she was fundraising in honour of her late husband.
In lines from her new book, Kelsey Parker: With And Without You, obtained by The Sun, Kelsey reflected on her journey with grief and finding love again.
And taking to Instagram on Monday, Kelsey thanked fans supporting her through her new romance, admitting she as ‘hesitant’ to share this part of her life
Kelsey hit back at trolls after going public with new boyfriend Will – two years after The Wanted star’s death (pictured in January)
Kelsey became a widow in March 2022 when her husband Tom – best known as a member of The Wanted – died after battle with brain cancer aged just 33 (Tom pictured with their children children Bodhi and Aurelia)
She explained: ‘I’ve got to a stage in my grief journey where I’ve let that guilt go. Tom would want me to be happy.’
Kelsey went on to date electrician Sean Boggans in November 2022 following her husband’s death the previous March, although they ended up splitting for good in December 2023 after an on-off relationship.
Addressing her time with Sean, she said: ‘At that point in my healing journey, I needed someone to give me what my family and friends couldn’t – I craved company in the evenings – but, more than anything, I didn’t want to be treated like a widow.
‘Earlier this year, I decided to take my wedding ring off, and the trolling started again. I took my ring off because, for me, it was too painful to look at it every day. It doesn’t mean I’m forgetting Tom.’
Two years later she revealed she is in a new relationship with her tree-surgeon partner, who she met while she was fundraising in honour of her late husband (pictured at the Tom Parker charity football match in June)
The last Tom Parker Charity Football Match took place on June 16, Father’s Day. It is not known if that’s when she met her new boyfriend, Will.
Last year, Kelsey said that she knew her late husband Tom would ‘send the right man for her,’ weeks before she revealed her new romance.
In an interview with OK! Magazine back in June, Kelsey shared that she knows Parker will ‘send the right man for her.’
