Kelsey Parker is making her first Valentine's Day without husband Tom Parker as she shares a lengthy tribute to the late popstar.
The Wanted singer sadly passed away last March at the age of 33 following an almost two-year battle against brain cancer, leaving behind Kelsey and kids Aurelia and Bodhi. Kelsey said she ‘never could have imagined the pain that was ahead’ as the couple spent their final February 14 together in 2022, with her partner ‘the strongest and healthiest he’d been in a long time’.
Kelsey has been candid with fans about her journey through the popstar's illness and death, as she explored bereavement and grief in the ITVBe documentary Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom. Taking to social media to reflect on her first Valentine's Day without her husband, Kelsey wrote about how hopeful she felt this time last year compared to now.
In a lengthy Instagram post, she said: "This time last year I was full of hope. We were in Spain where Tom was in daily therapy and he was the strongest and healthiest he’d been in a long time. I was lucky enough to spend Valentine’s and another 3 weeks just me and Tom.
"I never could have known how precious that time was or imagined the pain that was ahead of me and now, a year later, I’m facing the anniversary of a whole year without you Tom."
She continued: "I’ve been wondering if and what I should post for Valentine’s Day and my friend asked me what do I want to post and how do I feel? Everything I replied. I’m angry, sad, lonely, wishing more than anything that none of this happened to us.
"But it did and I’m grateful for the years we had, the love we shared and the babies we made. I’m so grateful for them. They bring me joy every single day. So this Valentines I guess my message is that if you’re lucky enough to spend it with someone you love, cherish it. Soak it up. Reflect on the importance of your relationship, the love you feel for each other and remember to honour it.
"You are blessed. We’re all here to love and to be loved," she continued.
Sharing her thoughts on what she hopes others will take away from today, she said: "If you’re on your own, remember you’re not on your own. Valentines is a day to celebrate love so celebrate all the love in your world, whether it’s romantic or not.
"I couldn’t feel any more loved by everyone on here who has followed, supported, liked, commented, sent me DM’s when I’ve needed them most. My family, my friends, my village - everyone who has got us through the last year. That anniversary is coming and it’s one of the hardest times right now but today I’m going to remember how loved I felt for the last 13 valentines with Tom.
"The years he went all out, the years we spent a part but so in love and I’m just going to remember how lucky I was. I love you Tom. Thank you for the best years of my life #positiveparkersforever."
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