Widow finds happiness again in Northern Ireland

Rosie Schaap, a widow at 39 after her husband's death, moved from New York to Northern Ireland to cope with her grief. She found solace in Glenarm, a small village, where she embraced a simpler life and community spirit. While studying at Queen’s University in Belfast, Schaap met Mark, a bar manager. Their friendship blossomed into romance during the lockdown, as they isolated together in Glenarm. Mark's thoughtful gestures helped her open her heart again. Now married to Mark, Schaap reflects on her journey from sorrow to happiness. She continues to honor her late husband by reading Chaucer on Valentine’s Day, while enjoying her new life in a peaceful setting.