Pandemic heartbreak
Unless you’ve been through it, it’s impossible to imagine how hard it must be for Kate Garraway and her children to go about daily life without their beloved husband and father by their side, who, as Closer went to press, was still suffering from COVID-19-related complications. Kate’s been so brave, and talking about it will have helped many people for whom this pandemic has been personally heartbreaking. This week, we’ve also spoken to single mum Katie Waisell, who was terrified she was going to die – leaving her two-year-old son behind. For those who’ve experienced the worst of times, coming out of lockdown may be harder than going in, so on page 9 we have expert tips that may help. The key might be to do things at your own pace. As Killing Eve’s Sandra Oh says (on page 34), all we can do is live moment by moment. Good advice...