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Mothering Through Grief: Parenting After the Loss of a Spouse
When my husband died, my middle son was six years old. That was nearly ten years ago. Parenting through grief has been one of the hardest parts o...
Jun 1, 2026  |  Katie O'Connor
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Signs You’re Healing (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
One of the hardest parts of widowhood is wondering if you will ever feel okay again. Not “okay...
May 29, 2026  |  The Widow Collaborative
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How Grief Shows Up Physically for Widows
Most people expect grief to hurt emotionally. They expect sadness. Tears. Loneliness. Anxiety. Depression. ...
May 26, 2026  |  The Widow Collaborative
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What to Do When Grief Hits Out of Nowhere: Coping with Grief Waves & Triggers
Grief isn’t linear. It doesn’t follow a timeline, checklist, or expiration date. Instead, it m...
May 8, 2026  |  The Widow Collaborative
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The Woman on the Empty Road
Sometimes I think back to those days. Early grief. I think of that woman, and I see her standing on an empty road. I see her pain; I feel it. I can still imagine her cries of angui...
Apr 28, 2026  |  Katie O'Connor
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Travel After Loss: Taking Your First Trip as a Widow
Traveling after a spouse dies can feel complicated. Maybe you used to travel together, and the thought of going somewhere without them feels pain...
Mar 18, 2026  |  The Widow Collaborative
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The Second Year of Widowhood: Why It Can Feel Harder Than the First
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...
Feb 17, 2026  |  The Widow Collaborative
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A Reflection of Love
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 you...
Feb 4, 2026  |  Katie O'Connor
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The Anniversary
Anniversary of their death, Angelversary, Remembrance Day… whatever you choose to call it. It is a day we all face and most times dread....
Jan 17, 2026  |  Katie O'Connor
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Rediscovering Yourself: Rebuilding Confidence During Widowhood
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 you...
Jan 7, 2026  |  The Widow Collaborative
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