Grief is not linear. It doesn’t follow milestones, timelines, or what anyone tells you to “expect.” And if you’re reading this, it may be because you’re living the second year of widowhood and wondering why, despite time passing, you feel more exhausted, raw, or unsteady than ever. You are not alone, and what you’re experiencing matters. Many widows share one of the most misunderstood parts of grief: the second year …
When you think about love, what pops into your head? A good rom-com? Maybe a great love song? Or maybe you think of someone really special in your life. Whatever love means to you, I want you to take a moment to hear me out over the next few paragraphs. Maybe it will change the way you think about love. And maybe it can help you in your journey through …
Anniversary of their death, Angelversary, Remembrance Day… whatever you choose to call it. It is a day we all face and most times dread. My story is unique. My husband was missing for 3 weeks and 4 days. He has two days that I signify as the day he passed away-with many days in between as he was missing. The first was November 26th, the day he went missing. And …
Losing a spouse shatters more than just a relationship, it can upend your entire sense of self. In the quiet moments after loss, you may find yourself asking: Who am I now? What’s next? Can I ever feel whole again? The path forward is rarely straightforward. But with time, compassion, and intentional self-care, many widows find themselves reconnecting to a deeper sense of identity, rebuilding confidence, and discovering new purpose. …
Veterans Day was always very sacred in our house and still is. My late husband was a Veteran and served as a Sergeant in Operation Iraq Freedom in the early 2000s, as just a kid in college. Our First Veterans Day Together: A Moment I’ll Never Forget I remember our first Veterans Day as a married couple, the day went on without thought. I remember him being upset with …
When you lose your spouse, your whole world shifts. If you’re also raising children, the loss can feel even heavier. Suddenly, you’re not only grieving the death of your partner but also trying to figure out how to parent alone. It’s a reality many never imagined, yet thousands of women walk this path every year. Widowed single parents face unique challenges: comforting children while carrying their own grief, making decisions …
Losing a spouse changes everything—your daily routines, your relationships, and even the way your home feels. For many widows, one of the hardest decisions after a loss is whether to stay in the family home or consider moving to a smaller home. The walls that once echoed with laughter and love can feel painfully quiet. At the same time, keeping up with maintenance, finances, and unused rooms can feel overwhelming. …
Fall can feel heavy to me. The always anticipated summer is coming to a close. School begins, the weather becomes cooler, leaves fall, pumpkin lattes are everywhere, and shorts and t-shirts are put away. The notion that winter is coming. But these are not the reasons why fall feels heavy to me, even though I do love warm weather and summer. My reasoning is different. My reasoning is grief. My …
When someone you love loses their spouse, it can be hard to know what to do—or even what to say. When their loved one dies, the emotional impact is profound and immediate. You want to comfort them, but you may worry about saying the wrong thing. The truth is, grief is lonely, and one of the most meaningful ways you can show up for a friend who is widowed is …
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. When someone experiences grief after a significant loss, it can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their work. On top of the emotional weight, many widows face the reality of returning to work while their world feels completely changed. Grief doesn’t follow a schedule—and balancing workplace demands with the emotional, physical, and mental toll of loss can feel …
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