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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I'm joined by Rosie Moss, host of the Widowed AF podcast and author of Widowed AF: A Guidebook for Grieving Your Partner.

Rosie's husband Ben died in a diving accident in 2018, when she was 37 and their three children were very young. His body was never found. Rosie talks about the day he went out to dive, the knock at the door that evening, and the decision she made that first night to tell her children he had died, rather than that he was missing.

What followed was a grief with no body and no certainty: a funeral without a coffin, the practical fallout of a sudden death, and the long process of having Ben legally declared dead.

We discuss:

• Choosing the word died from the very beginning, and why it mattered for her children

• What it is to grieve without a body or any answers

• Keeping Ben present in family life in small, everyday ways

• Finding love again in early grief, and what losing that stirred up

• What changed when she got sober, and the grief that was still waiting

• What she has learned from nearly 200 conversations about loss

Rosie tells a very hard story with enormous warmth and honesty. If your person died without warning, I think this one will steady you.

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It's just me again, following on from my last episode where I shared what I've learnt about grief. There was so much that I tried to cram it all into that one episode, and realised that I couldn't. And as I tried to separate it out, what came to me was that a lot of it wasn't about grief at all. It was about life.

Some of the things I want to share with you might feel a little bit uncomfortable, especially if you are in the very early raw days of your grief, and I say that with so much love. You don't have to think the way I think. My way is not the right way, this is just my way, this is just where I've got to, and if yours is different, I love that for you.

I talk about:

• Simon died and it was horrendous. I did not. I was still alive, and I didn't want two people's lives to end because one person died

• Believing at 39 that I was too old to start a new career or make anything of myself, and why I'm determined to make my 50s the best decade of my life

• Nobody is coming to save us, and there is no white shining knight on a horse who is going to make everything magically better

• Why having to do it for yourself does not mean that you have to do it by yourself

• You have so much more within you than you could ever dream possible

• Our lives will be as good as we allow them to be, and the ceiling we put on them without realising

• Love is not finite, and your heart will expand to the depth that you allow it to expand

• Don't compare the life that you have now with an imaginary future

• The thing I find most difficult to say out loud: that I have stopped wishing my life were different

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I'm so excited to be back. It has been nearly a year since I recorded an episode of The Widow Podcast and I've really missed it.

This one goes out in the week of Simon's tenth anniversary. So I wanted to share what I've come to believe. Not because I have all the answers, not because I've figured it all out, not because my life is perfect. My mission has always been about helping people feel less alone in their grief, and helping people to find hope.

I talk about:

• Why what I believe is that love lasts forever, rather than grief lasts forever

• Why the depth and the length of your pain are not a reflection of the depth and the length of your love

• Stop trying to get grief right, because there is no right way of doing this

• Befriending your grief, when grief has this reputation of being an enemy

• Why time alone does not heal your grief and your wounds: it creates space and distance, but you will not heal with time alone

• Please don't mistake growth for betrayal

• Learning that not every hard feeling belongs in the grief bucket

• There is a life out there that you cannot see, that you cannot imagine, but is absolutely available to you

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In this final episode of season four, I take some time to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together and what this season has taught me about healing after loss.

Over the past few months I’ve spoken to so many incredible people who’ve shared their stories with such honesty and courage. I’ve also had my own moments of reflection, especially as I reach ten years since Simon died. My connection with him continues to evolve in beautiful ways, and I’ve come to understand that healing isn’t about moving on but about going deeper into ourselves, into life, and into love.

I talk about what I’ve learned through this year’s grief retreats at Tofte Manor, the extraordinary women I’ve met, and a powerful moment of truth that reminded me how gratitude and growth can exist within grief. I share why I believe that life after loss can hold meaning, joy and purpose again, and how the gifts that come from our pain can become the foundation for a new and peaceful chapter.

We explore:

• What it really means to go deeper into healing
• How community and shared stories help us feel less alone
• The evolving connection we have with the people we’ve lost
• Why transformation and gratitude are key to long-term healing
• The lessons from Toft Manor and the courage to speak our truth
• How joy, love and grief can all coexist

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I'm joined by Debbie Dawson, mentor, retreat supporter and treasured community member, to talk about life beyond loss and what it truly means to live fully again after grief.

Debbie shares her widow journey from joining the community in 2020, two and a half years after losing her husband suddenly in 2018, to where she is now, seven years on and living with a sense of freedom, purpose and excitement about the future she never thought possible. We explore how the shift from grief work to life work happened through Vibrant Living and the transformative Rise and Renew retreat, and why discovering hidden parts of yourself after loss can be both surprising and liberating.

We discuss:

• The transition from surviving to thriving and living fully after widowhood
• How Vibrant Living and Rise and Renew created profound shifts in healing
• Discovering that it's a new connection with yourself, not just reconnection
• Moving from "second best life" to "my best life" as a widow
• Living with conscious intent and presence after losing your partner
• Why grief and life journeys become intertwined rather than separate
• The power of widow community, energy and being under one roof
• Finding permission to live without fear of the future
• Building trust in your inner compass after loss
• Creating a legacy you're proud of

It's an uplifting conversation about transformation, self-discovery, rebuilding after loss, and the beautiful truth that anything is possible when you're ready to do the work.

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with Orla Blackburn, holistic widow guide, yoga teacher and mother, about what it really means to invest in yourself after loss.

Orla shares how, seven years on from losing her husband, she’s found strength and self-belief through journaling, movement and meditation. We explore how yoga helped her reconnect with her body and emotions, how she’s learned to regulate her nervous system while parenting a neurodivergent child, and why small, consistent steps can lead to deep transformation.

We discuss:

 • How grief and identity evolve over time

 • Why investing in yourself is an essential part of healing

 • The role of movement, journaling and mindfulness in recovery

 • Parenting and self-regulation through grief

 • The power of community and accountability

 • Rebuilding confidence, purpose and peace after loss

It’s a grounded, compassionate conversation about healing and rediscovering who you are when life changes forever.

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I speak to Sam Southern, suicide prevention and bereavement manager at Solace at Empowerment Charity in Blackpool. Sam shares her personal story of losing her husband Glen to suicide in June 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic. He was 46 years old, and together they had six children, the youngest just two and five at the time.

Sam talks about the shock and trauma of losing a partner to suicide, the complex grief that followed, and the stigma that still surrounds suicide loss. She also explains how blogging her experiences online became an unexpected lifeline, connecting her with others who truly understood. Today, that same community spirit drives her professional work supporting people bereaved by suicide.

In this conversation, we discuss:

 • The unique challenges of grieving a partner lost to suicide, including guilt, anger, and unanswered questions

 • How stigma and silence around suicide complicate grief and isolate families

 • Why asking directly about suicidal thoughts can be a powerful step in prevention

 • The importance of peer support and online communities in surviving loss

 • How language matters – why saying “died by suicide” helps reduce stigma

 • Suicide statistics in the UK, and why more awareness and training are urgently needed

Sam’s openness helps break the silence around suicide bereavement and offers comfort to those facing similar heartbreak. Her story is a reminder that connection and conversation can save lives.

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Solace at Empowerment Charity: empowermentcharity.org.uk

Follow Sam on Instagram: @sammysuns

In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, trauma trained psychotherapist, grief and loss specialist, TEDx speaker, and host of Grief is My Side Hustle. Meghan is also the author of End of the Hour and Can Anyone Tell Me, and creator of the Grief Mentor Method.

Meghan’s story is both professional and deeply personal. After the loss of her father to cancer and the sudden death of her mother just two years later, she found herself plunged into a level of grief that no amount of training had prepared her for. Checking herself into inpatient care, she came face to face with the reality that most of us are never taught what to do with grief, even those who are supposed to help.

In this conversation, we explore:
• Why therapists are often not trained in grief, and what that means for those seeking support
• The difference between “normal” grief and when grief becomes traumatic
• How unresolved grief shapes our lives and sense of connection
• The six core components of the Grief Mentor Method, and why movement, nourishment, and ritual matter
• Learning to tolerate grief as energy in the body rather than something to “fix”
• Why we need cultural change around grief education, support, and bereavement

Meghan’s honesty about her own breakdown and recovery is powerful. She challenges the myths we are told about grief and shows how truth, embodiment, and simple practices can open a way forward.

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Joan, who shares her journey of sudden loss, resilience, and finding new ways to live with purpose.

Joan lost her husband Mike unexpectedly in 2021, when she was 66. Overnight, her world changed, and with it all the plans they had made for their retirement together. Alone and uncertain, Joan found herself navigating widowhood while also adjusting to the realities of ageing, loneliness, and rebuilding life from the ground up.

What’s remarkable is the way Joan has chosen to respond. From joining a Nordic walking group to travelling solo on a sewing retreat in the French Alps, she has steadily built a new life filled with courage, community, and connection. She shows us that it’s never too late to step out of your comfort zone, try something new, and discover joy again.

In this conversation, we talk about:

 • Living through the shock of sudden loss and the emptiness it leaves behind

 • Facing widowhood in your late 60s and the unique challenges that brings

 • Finding support through community, retreats, and friendship

 • The role of hobbies, creativity, and travel in healing

 • Learning to balance solitude with connection and joy

 • Why it’s never about age, but about mindset, openness, and possibility

Joan’s honesty, warmth, and adventurous spirit remind us that grief reshapes us, but it doesn’t have to confine us. Her story is proof that even in the hardest circumstances, new beginnings are possible.

Awakening Hope 

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Kerry Baggott as she shares her powerful story of love, loss, and finding herself again. 

Kerry met her husband Jeremy as a teenager, and together they built a beautiful life in Dubai with their two daughters. When Jeremy was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in his late forties, everything changed. They returned to the UK, navigated treatment and remission, and cherished precious time together, until Jeremy died peacefully at home, surrounded by love and light.

But Kerry’s journey didn’t end there. Alongside the loss of Jeremy, she also experienced the deaths of her stepdad, her aunt, and her father in quick succession. For a long time, she kept herself busy, raising her daughters, moving house, running marathons, even fronting a national charity campaign. It wasn’t until she hit rock bottom that she realised she hadn’t allowed herself to truly grieve.

In this moving conversation, Kerry and I talk about what it means to reach that breaking point and how it can also be the start of something new. She shares her experience of delayed grief, the impact of multiple losses, and the importance of language, support, and friendship in rediscovering who you are after loss.

We discuss:

 • Living with loss after the death of a soulmate to multiple myeloma

 • What happens when grief is delayed, and why staying busy can’t keep it away forever

 • Coping with the weight of multiple losses and the layers of grief they bring

 • How bereavement can shake your sense of self, resilience, and daily life

 • Finding strength through friendship, community, and shared support

 • Shifting from self-criticism towards kindness and self-compassion

 • Moving forward while holding on to love, joy, and hope

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “lost yourself” after bereavement, Kerry’s honesty and courage will remind you that healing isn’t about reinventing who you are, but rediscovering the person you’ve always been.

Awakening Hope 

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with author, coach, and six-time bestselling writer Maya Dionne, also known as The Bounce Back Widow. 

Maya shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband suddenly on Easter Sunday, and the devastating impact it had on her and her two young children. She opens up about navigating guilt, trauma, and survival in the aftermath, and how she slowly began to reconnect with herself, symbolised by the hot pink shoes she wore to his funeral.

We discuss:

 • Maya’s journey into widowhood at just 27 years old

 • Facing grief while raising two young children alone

 • The pressure of societal and family expectations around funerals and grieving

 • How small acts of colour and courage helped her reclaim a sense of self

 • The role of intuition, self-trust, and personal truth in healing

 • Writing her bestselling book Bounce Back Better and empowering other widows

 • Why she calls herself “The Bounce Back Widow” and what that really means

Maya’s energy, honesty, and wisdom are both inspiring and grounding. If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild after devastating loss, or how to rediscover the parts of yourself that grief can bury, this episode offers strength, hope, and vibrant encouragement.

Awakening Hope 

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I explore what it really means to show up for yourself in grief.

Grief can turn our world upside down, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, and unsure of who we are anymore. In this conversation, I share my own experiences and offer gentle, practical ways to begin rebuilding trust, safety, and compassion within yourself.

We discuss:

• Why showing up for yourself in grief is so powerful
• How grief changes our sense of identity and self-worth
• The importance of small, consistent steps rather than perfection
• Practical tools such as habit stacking, breathing, journaling, and pausing
• How nervous system regulation plays a role in healing
• Learning to listen to your body’s wisdom and needs
• Why self-compassion is essential, not optional

If you’re navigating life after loss and wondering how to care for yourself when everything feels overwhelming, this episode offers support, tools, and gentle encouragement to take one small step at a time.

Awakening Hope

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mary-Frances O’Connor, neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body.

Mary-Frances has spent her career researching what happens to our minds and bodies when we lose someone we love. Her work helps us understand why grief feels the way it does, how our brains adapt, and why love and loss are so deeply intertwined.

This conversation is full of insight, science, and compassion. We explore what happens in the brain during grief, why waves of grief come and go, and how we can continue our bond with those who have died. Mary-Frances also shares why resilience is the most common response to loss, and why grief is less about “moving on” and more about learning to live with love in a different way.

In this episode we talk about:

•  Why grieving is best understood as a form of learning
•  How the brain and body adjust when someone we love dies
•  The difference between grief (in the moment) and grieving (the ongoing process)
•  Why the second year of grief can sometimes feel harder than the first
•  The importance of internal bonds and how they continue after physical loss
•  What research shows about resilience, prolonged grief, and healing
•  How grief journeys differ with sudden loss compared to after long-term caregiving
•  Practical ways we can support ourselves, and each other, through grief

Explore Mary-Frances O’Connor’s books: 

The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor | Waterstones

The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O'Connor | Waterstones

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope — a free five-day experience.

Find out more at: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

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Mary-Frances O’Connor – Photo credit: Eric Godoy 

In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with author and campaigner Laurence Carter about his powerful journey through grief after losing his wife, Melitta, to stage 4 cervical cancer in 2015.

Laurence shares their love story, Melitta's diagnosis, and the long goodbye they faced together as a family. He opens up about his year-long walk around the coast of England and Wales, a challenge that raised awareness of cervical cancer, encouraged women to attend smear tests, and helped him navigate life after loss.

We discuss:

• Coping with the death of a spouse after a long illness
• The emotional and physical impact of grief
• How walking, nature, and connection helped Laurence heal
• Stories from strangers he met along the way
• Why listening without trying to fix can be the greatest gift
• Finding love again after bereavement

If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a partner or wants to better understand grief recovery, this episode offers comfort, hope, and inspiration.

Find out more about Laurence on his site, including where to buy copies of his wonderful book.

https://laurencecarter.com

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by Phillipa and Hazel, the brilliant duo behind Music to Die For, a beautiful project exploring how music connects us to those we've lost.

Phillipa lost her husband Rob suddenly four and a half years ago. What's fascinating is that music - which had been her whole life as a musician and teacher - completely disappeared after Rob died. But it came back in the most powerful ways.

Hazel, a clinical psychologist with a deep love of music, met Phillipa at a grief and music think tank. Their instant connection sparked Music to Die For, where people share stories about pieces of music that connect them to someone they've lost.

This is such a beautiful conversation about how music supports us through grief and helps us stay connected to our loved ones.

In this episode we explore:

• Why music either becomes our greatest comfort or completely disappears after loss
• How grief is our brain learning to rewire without our person - and why it takes so much longer than society expects
• The beautiful reframe: "grief has taught me how to live" rather than learning to live with grief
• How Music to Die For creates a safe space for sharing stories and feeling less alone
• Their plans for retreats, walking weekends, and a book of 365 musical stories
• Why music helps us "time travel" to precious memories whilst building new ones

Resources mentioned:

• Music to Die For: https://www.musictodiefor.co.uk/ (free to share your story)
• Widowed and Walking UK Facebook group
• "The Grieving Brain" by Mary Frances O'Connor

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by Becky and Matt, a couple brave enough to share their story of finding love after loss.

Becky became a widow when her husband Steve died suddenly while they were on holiday. Steve's unexpected death left Becky heartbroken but determined not to let grief define her forever. Nearly two years later, she found herself ready to explore what came next, including the possibility of love again.

This episode is a lovely, thoughtful, and open conversation about the complexities of dating as a widow, and the courage it takes to open your heart again. Becky and Matt share their journey from a dating app match to moving in together, navigating everything from children's reactions to in-laws' acceptance. It's a story about resilience, hope, and the truth that love - even after devastating loss - is always worth the risk.

In this episode we talk about: 

• How Becky found her way from heartbreak to healing after Steve's sudden death
• The moment she knew she was ready to date again - and why it felt like the right time
• Practical wisdom about online dating as a widow, from profile tips to handling rejection
• How Matt approached dating someone who had been widowed, and what he learned
• The importance of keeping your deceased partner real - not putting them on a pedestal
• How they navigated introducing children, meeting in-laws, and creating space for everyone
• Why Matt chose to move into Becky's home, and what that gesture means
• How grief and new love can coexist beautifully - "I am who I am because of Steve"
• The gift of experiencing two great loves in one lifetime

Resources and Links

Join the Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore my retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

What does living fully again really look like after loss? 

This week, I’m joined by someone really special. Lynne Atkin MBE is part of our community, and from the start, I was genuinely amazed by how she was navigating her grief. Not long after the first year of her widowhood, Lynne was making remarkable progress, showing up with strength, clarity and real purpose. And I remember thinking, how is she doing that?

Over time, I saw it wasn’t a fluke. Lynne kept showing up. She kept leaning into the process and doing the work, with such openness and intention. And she’s built something powerful: a life that holds both her love for Michael and her hope for what comes next.

 In this conversation, Lynne shares what helped her move through the early pain and start building something new. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning how to live fully again.

In this episode, we talk about:

•  Rebuilding identity after a long marriage
•  What helped Lynne feel safe in her grief
•  Making peace with guilt and giving yourself permission to live
•  Creating a vision for your future when everything has changed
•  How community and coaching helped her move forward

Whether you’re newly widowed or further along, this is a powerful story of resilience, growth and hope. It’s one I know will stay with you.

Resources and links:

Join the Widow Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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In this special episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m sharing something really close to my heart.

Earlier this year, I invited three amazing women, Nikki, Becky and Wendy, into the Remember community to share their stories. Stories of love, of loss, of navigating life after the unthinkable. They spoke with such honesty and vulnerability, and it was one of the most powerful sessions we’ve had. I knew straight away I wanted more people to hear it.

What I love about this conversation is how different each of their experiences have been. It show us how there’s no right way to grieve, and hearing those contrasts side by side really brings that home.

They talk about what helped, what didn’t, the pain of parenting through grief, the shifts in friendships, the moments that caught them off guard, and the ways they’re slowly creating a new version of life. 

In this episode, we explore:

• The very real, very messy early days of widowhood

• How grief affects identity and friendships

• The fear of forgetting and the ways we stay connected

• The little things that help, and the things that really don’t

• What it looks like to build a life around your loss

• Giving yourself permission to feel joy, without guilt

Resources and Links

Join the Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore my retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

How I’ve Found Peace, Purpose and Possibility After Loss – And How You Can Too

Welcome back to Season Four of The Widow Podcast. It feels really good to be back.

Nearly nine years since Simon died, I’ve been reflecting on everything that’s changed, not just in my own life, but in the way I support other widows. Over the past year, I’ve gone through some huge shifts. I trained as a Master Intuitive Psychology Coach, ran retreats here in the UK and in the US, and launched a new programme called Vibrant Living, which is all about what comes next.

This episode is a bit of a catch-up, but also a conversation about growth. The kind that happens quietly, over time, as we keep showing up for ourselves. I’ll talk honestly about where I’ve been, how I’ve changed, and what I’ve learned about creating a life that feels full again, not in spite of the grief, but alongside it.

In this episode, I share:

•  What’s changed for me since the last season
•  How I think about grief now, and what peace looks like
•  The power of community when you’re rebuilding after loss
•  What led me to retrain and deepen the work I do
•  Why I created Vibrant Living for widows ready for something more

Resources and Links

Join the Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore my retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

In this week's episode I speak to an incredibly honest and inspiring lady, Stacey Macdonald. Stacey’s husband Chris died suddenly in December 2013 from a heart attack when their daughter was only 12 years old.

Stacey shares her journey of loss and how she navigated her way through her grief in her own unique way, a way in which we could all learn a lot from.

We discuss; 

• How Stacey and her daughter dealt with that first Christmas
• The coping strategies Stacey used in her grief
• The pivotal moment Stacey realised she had to make some changes
• Supporting Children through their grief
• Navigating new relationships
• Deciding to live again after loss
• The importance of leaning into your own intuition
• Worrying about other people's judgements and assumptions
• Guilt
• Finding joy in today and writing the new chapters in our books with love and peace in our hearts

This really is such a wonderful conversation and I know you’ll be able to draw so much from this.

We got unexpectedly cut off at the end (the joys of living on a small island), so there is an abrupt finish to the conversation. We contemplated arranging another time to record an ending but I actually felt that Stacey’s final words of wisdom were so beautiful, it felt like the perfect end to a wonderful conversation, so we left it as it was.

There is a powerful connection between grief and the physical response that can occur within our body.

In fact, grief can show up in a variety of ways in our body.

Our body is communicating too us and in this episode we explore the impact of grief on our immune system and how to alleviate physical symptoms through self-care practices.

Listen as I talk about:

• The physical toll of grief on your body and how it can manifest as symptoms
• The impact of the stress response and how it affects your overall health
• Practical tips and exercises to help you manage and alleviate grief
• Ways to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and find relief

Resources:

Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

This podcast is from last September. However, with more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, I wanted to share it with you again.

These are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.

In this episode I talk about things you can do to honour your loved one, ways you can nurture your own needs and how our grief evolves over time.

It is a journey and we will all travel it at different paces and in different ways, there is no right or wrong, it's just finding the way that works best for you and being ok with that.

As hard as these days are it's important not to think of them as setbacks, but as an invitation to connect with our loved one, remember them and celebrate their life, eventually we will be able to do this with more love than pain.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?

Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.

We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.

Listen as I talk about:

• Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
• Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
• Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
• Finding inner drive and desire to create a meaningful life after loss

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Listen once again to this special 100th episode of The Widow podcast, listen to other Widows share their story about love, grief and how they move forward with life after loss.

Grief truly is not a problem that can be fixed.

Instead it is something we learn to live alongside.

What becomes important is how we learn to face the journey through our mindset.

Listen as widows share:

• Coping with a sudden loss of a husband
• Grief and isolation after husband's death from cancer
• Finding solace in community after an unexpected loss
• Learning self-kindness and embracing unexpected accomplishments after loss
• Taking time to pause and reframe negative experiences
• Setting boundaries, finding structure, and routine in grief
• Discovering new hobbies and joy after loss
• Connecting with other widows and finding support through shared a journey

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Glimmers, tiny micro moments of joy that offer a sense of calm and inner peace. Did you know that glimmers can be a powerful source of support in your grieving journey?

Join me as I explore what glimmers are, why they matter, and how they can help you navigate through grief.

We will be taking time to notice and appreciate the glimmers as part of your path to healing.

Listen as I talk about:

• Seeking out these small moments of joy, even in the midst of profound grief
• How glimmers activate your parasympathetic nervous system to help you feel calm & safe when grief triggers your stress response
• Allowing joy and pain to coexist and why it’s important to acknowledge both aspects of your own experience with grief
• Practical ways to seek out and nurture glimmers to help heal and build resilience

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we find joy after the loss of our person?

Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss

of her husband, George.

Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”

column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.

Debbie has also taken her journey through grief and written the book, Available As Is,

which is a memoir about searching for love after loss and finding yourself.

Listen as we talk about:

• How Debbie coped with the initial shock of her husband’s passing
• Dating after loss & navigating your way through grief while dating
• Practical tips to ease back into dating
• The self discovery and awareness that occurs on your healing journey

Learn more about Debbie Weiss:

Website: Debbie Weiss Author

Facebook: Debbie Weiss

Instagram: Debbie Weiss Author

LinkedIn: Debbie Weiss Writer

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss?

Pete Cohen is an expert in human behaviour and performance, business consultant, coach, motivational speaker and the founder of Mi365.

Pete has dedicated his life to helping others discover their true passions, living life intentionally and become the best versions of themselves.

The author of 20 published books, the Host of the Mi365 Daily Intentions podcast, the resident and life coach on GM TV for 12 years and the coach to numerous world-class sporting stars and teams, Pete has helped inspired and empowered so many people to live their lives with purpose and meaning.

Pete also recently lost his wife, Hannah who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and given 18 months to live. When she passed Pete went on his own journey to find inner strength and resilience.

Listen as we talk about:

• Pete's journey of grief after the loss of his wife, Hannah.
• Finding resilience and the possibility of rebuilding one's life after loss.
• Honoring the memory of loved ones by sharing stories about them and keeping their presence alive.
• Stopping to appreciate each moment and the value you bring to the world.
• The importance of embracing and evolving who you become after loss.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?

Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.

We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.

Listen as I talk about:

• Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
• Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
• Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
• Finding inner drive and desire to create a meaningful life after loss

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In today’s episode I speak with Stacy Francis, the President and CEO of Francis Financial, who helps women in transition through widowhood.

She is a certified grief coach and is talking to us about the financial implications of widowhood.

Stacy also shares her own experience with loss and how it has impacted her to help others.

Listen as we discuss:

• Taking inventory of where you're at and what help you need
• The importance of finding a financial advisor and how to you find the right financial advisor for you
• Understanding your assets & liabilities as well as your new income and expenses

Resources:

Stacy Francis:

www.FrancisFinancial.com

Twitter: @FrancisFinance

Francis Financial’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrancisFinancialInc/

Francis Financial’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/francisfinancialinc

Stacy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StacyFrancisFinancial/

Stacy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyfrancis/

Financial Help for Widows: A Complete Resource Guide: https://francisfinancial.com/financial-help-for-widows/

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This week I am talking to the wonderful Julie New.

Julie is an experienced personal recovery coach specialising in helping people after difficult and sometimes traumatic life change. Prior to starting her coaching Julie spent 20 years in the NHS as a senior nurse and midwife, she also worked on various pioneering NHS community projects.

Since becoming a professional coach in 2006 she has developed a unique New Chapter recovery program which has helped many people to reach new fulfilling phases in their lives, which they hadn’t thought possible.

Julie is an author of popular unique personal growth gift books including ‘The Grief Garden path and is a well-known inspirational and motivational wellbeing conference speaker.

In this episode Julie shares her own personal stories of loss, how she supported her two girls through grief towards health, healing and happiness and also shares her golden nuggets of wisdom.

We discuss anger, widowhood, rebuilding and finding glimmers of sunshine in a dark place.

Julie now supports others in their own journeys of grief and helps them to create something truly meaningful after loss.

‘Change is forever, but the pain doesn’t have to be…’

Website: Julie New – Personal recovery coach

Follow Julie’s journey on Instagram: Julienewpersonalrecoverycoach

Join Julie on Twitter: @julienewcoach

Like Julie’s Facebook page: Julie New – Personal recovery coach

You are also welcome to join Julie’s private Facebook group ‘Forever Flowers’, a place for people who care for ongoing motivation, inspiration, support and understanding:

https://facebook.com/groups/ForeverFlowers/?ref=share

This podcast is from September. However, I wanted to share it with you again.

Coming into the new year with the thoughts of more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, really makes this Podcast resonate with me.

These are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.

In this episode I talk about things you can do to honour your loved one, ways you can nurture your own needs and how our grief evolves over time.

It is a journey and we will all travel it at different paces and in different ways, there is no right or wrong, it's just finding the way that works best for you and being ok with that.

As hard as these days are it's important not to think of them as setbacks, but as an invitation to connect with our loved one, remember them and celebrate their life, eventually we will be able to do this with more love than pain.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister.

For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support.

Listen as we talk about:

• Navigating your way through multiple losses
• Anticipating grief and the challenges of supporting a sister battling addiction
• Supporting parents through grief
• Humor as a source for healing
• How grief has become a part go her life and her work

Dina Bachman: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-gachman-10abb018/

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In this episode, I want to give you a widow pep talk.

I want to give you some words of encouragement to help you see how courageous, inspiring and incredible you are.

In our journey through grief, acknowledging the things that we've done since our person has died can be challenging.

Some people find this a little easier while others may feel disloyal. It can be hard to acknowledge the things that we're doing and giving ourselves credit for that.

Listen as we discuss:

• Why we can’t compare ourselves to others and we can’t judge ourselves
• How there is room in our grief for growth
• How to take a moment to acknowledge what you are doing

Resources:

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• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief?

In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace and peace in this special Christmas episode.

With the help of some of the members in my community we have brought together tips to honour the memories of your loved one, carry on with holiday traditions and practice self-care during the holidays.

Join me on a journey of rediscovering joy while honoring the memories of our loved ones.

Listen as I talk about:

• How to prioritise your wellbeing during the holiday season
• Handling the potential for judgement of others during this time
• Embracing Joy during a time of grief
• Navigating conflicting emotions during Christmas
• Honouring your loved one with holiday rituals and keeping their memory alive
• Practical tips for self-care to feel good during the holiday season

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss three important factors to guide you on your grief journey. These factors haven’t been scientifically proven, they’re just from my own experience and from the experience of the people I help in one to one sessions, and in groups.

In my experience, the three most important factors are:

Rely on your support system, don’t say no to help. It’s important to remember that accepting help isn’t weakness, it doesn’t make you a burden or a bad person. People WANT to help, they want to be there for you, so let them in.

Change the narrative. Don’t let your loss define you. Don’t let it impact you negatively for the rest of your life. I had a burning desire to not become a victim, to believe life could be good again. I had no idea how to do it, or even if I fully believed it, but it was a belief and a desire within me, and it can be within you too. 

And finally, have an open heart and an open mind. Your life isn’t over, even if in that moment and moments to come it feels like it is. It hurts, and it’ll carry on hurting, but don’t close yourself off to new opportunities. Instead of saying no, never, say not right now, maybe in the future, maybe soon. Allow yourself to be open to the possibility of a happy future.

What would life look like to be widowed twice?

Clare and Moira are two incredible women in my community who have both been widowed twice. 

They share their stories of loss, love and the journey of what it’s like to  go through widowhood for a second time. 

Listen as we talk about: 

• How to find love again after the loss of a partner
• When your children have difficulty accepting your new partner
• The vulnerability that comes with life after the loss of your person
• The importance of self-care and self-awareness
• Reaching out for support from your community and friends

Resources:

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
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• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensuttonwidowcoach/
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief shares his wisdom and his experience of working with thousands of people on how to move past grief and loss.

He’s been featured by The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, TODAY Show, GQ, and more.

He's written six bestselling books and has just released the workbook, Finding Meaning: Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love.

In this companion workbook to David’s bestselling book Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, you’ll begin to understand your unique and personal experience with grief and learn how to work through your loss with more love than pain.

Listen as we talk about:

• David’s journey through personal tragedy and the events that inspired his new workbook, Finding Meaning: The Workbook
• Insights from David on how we can begin to remember our loved ones with more love than pain
• The power of community support in facing fears and overcoming self- doubt
• Practical steps for finding peace and meaning even in life’s most painful moments

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

For more information on David Kessler and live events, www.Grief.com

Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss?

Pete Cohen is an expert in human behaviour and performance, business consultant, coach, motivational speaker and the founder of Mi365.

Pete has dedicated his life to helping others discover their true passions, living life intentionally and become the best versions of themselves.

The author of 20 published books, the Host of the Mi365 Daily Intentions podcast, the resident and life coach on GM TV for 12 years and the coach to numerous world-class sporting stars and teams, Pete has helped inspired and empowered so many people to live their lives with purpose and meaning.

Pete also recently lost his wife, Hannah who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and given 18 months to live. When she passed Pete went on his own journey to find inner strength and resilience.

Listen as we talk about:

• Pete's journey of grief after the loss of his wife, Hannah.
• Finding resilience and the possibility of rebuilding one's life after loss.
• Honoring the memory of loved ones by sharing stories about them and keeping their presence alive.
• Stopping to appreciate each moment and the value you bring to the world.
• The importance of embracing and evolving who you become after loss.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How soon is "normal" enough for a widow to start craving intimacy? Is it even possible to have a genuine desire for someone new after the death of a loved one? The simple answer is yes. But unfortunately, widowhood has traditionally been constructed as an asexual period. A widow may look to move forward, but not without the risk of being judged. A widow may crave intimacy from another, but not without feeling guilty. 

So, how can widows find space in their hearts to be intimate with somebody else and still love and grieve their person? 

In this episode, we'll discuss sexual desires and the loss of intimacy in widowhood. We'll also go through some practical tips to help you reconnect with your desires and rediscover your sexuality.

What You'll Learn:

• The loss of intimacy after the loss of the loved one
• Understanding sexual desires in widowhood
• Insecurity and the thought of being with someone else
• The tragic traditions of widowhood
• The guilt of wanting to explore intimacy with someone else
• Why having your needs met is the key to happiness
• How to create meaningful connections with those around you
• Be aware of your feelings and actions during grief

Resources: 

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach 
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/ 
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg 
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/ 

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief.

However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world.

Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the creator of the 5 stages of grief, herself said it was never meant to be prescriptive; it was meant to be descriptive. 

So why are people still following a framework that is obviously not correct?

In this episode, we'll talk about the five stages of grief and the controversy around them. We'll also discuss frameworks to help you explore your emotions the best way you see fit after the passing of a loved one.

What You'll Learn:

• The 5 stages of grief explained
• Controversy and myths around the 5 stages of grief
• The evolution of grief
• Understand that grief isn't linear
• Why it's impossible to understand somebody else's grief
• The thin line between grief and clinical depression
• Do people experience all five stages of grief?
• Mindset shifts to help you ride the waves of grief

Resources: 

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How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner?

The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration.

Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss.

Listen as I talk about:

• Seeking support during the grieving process and how it can positively impact your journey.
• Finding hope even in the darkest moments.
• Creating a life filled with purpose and meaning post-loss.
• Giving yourself permission to grieve in your own way.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known.

I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief?

Melissa Gallagher shares how her world was turned upside down in 2020, when soon after learning she was pregnant with their third child, her previously healthy husband James was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with cancer at the age of 39.

In the months that followed her young family faced unimaginable adversity trying to navigate pregnancy, cancer treatment and raising young boys in the middle of the pandemic.

Although James fought bravely, he succumbed to his illness on his 40th birthday in July 2021 leaving Melissa and 3 young sons completely devastated.

Over two years on Melissa has gone from wanting to only survive for her boys, to slowly learning to love life again, even if it doesn’t look how she thought it would.

She has worked through her early grief whilst dealing with the demands of a newborn baby and recently qualified as a life coach.

She is currently undertaking further studies, in the hope that she can somehow take her experience and help others by showing them what she has finally started to see is true, the pain remains but only because love does too, and that laughter really does return.

In this interview, we explore:

• Melissa's personal journey of coping with the loss of her husband, James, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The emotional rollercoaster of Dealing with cancer and pregnancy during the Covid restrictions.
• Coping with early grief with a newborn baby.
• The challenges of raising children who are learning how to grieve the loss of their father.

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss.

How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner.

This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone.

Listen as Karen talks about:

• Noticing and understanding the heightened health anxieties that often follow the loss of a loved one
• Listening to your body's signals and reaching out for support when needed
• Tools & strategies to work through health anxieties
• Learning how to embrace self-compassion and self-care for healing

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Grief and the process of healing after loss is a journey.

So many of us wonder, how do we navigate through the complexities of losing a life partner?

In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear how the power of community can help you to find hope and find your way once again.

Listen as Karen talks about:

• The unique challenges of losing a life partner and how it impacts every aspect of your life.
• The importance of finding a supportive community to help you through your grief.
• How to create a meaningful and fulfilling life after loss.
• How grief evolves over time and how to embrace your journey.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In this special episode, we return with a part 2 of Words of Wisdom as eight widows share their stories of loss and of love.

Join us for stories of resilience from a community of women who have walked the path of widowhood.

The widows share their experiences to show you the power of connection and support in navigating grief.

Listen as the widows talk about:

• Finding comfort in nature, gratitude, and support groups
• Feeling less alone in grief and finding a sense of belonging through community
• Learning to live without your loved one and making plans for the future
• Finding solace and support while going through the stages of grief

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Did you know that your personality plays a role in the way you grieve?

Lindsay Wright, the founder of Link Engagement, joins us on the podcast to share her knowledge on personality traits and the reasons behind people's behaviours as key to transformation.

As a widow, this knowledge and insight is something Lindsay has reflected on deeply as part of her own journey through her own grief.

Listen as we talk about:

• The influence of personality types on grieving and coping mechanisms
• How people respond to grief differently
• Finding joy and happiness after profound loss through human interaction and self- awareness.
• How personality types and life experience can help cope with grief

What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery?

Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life with the support of others.

Discover the significance of sharing to help yourself and to help others in their darkest times.

Listen as I share:

• How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body
• How self-care practices help alleviate physical and emotional symptoms
• Why community and sharing experiences can be therapeutic in your road to healing

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we find joy after the loss of our person?

Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss

of her husband, George.

Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”

column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.

Debbie has also taken her journey through grief and written the book, Available As Is,

which is a memoir about searching for love after loss and finding yourself.

Listen as we talk about:

• How Debbie coped with the initial shock of her husband’s passing
• Dating after loss & navigating your way through grief while dating
• Practical tips to ease back into dating
• The self discovery and awareness that occurs on your healing journey

Learn more about Debbie Weiss:

Website: Debbie Weiss Author

Facebook: Debbie Weiss

Instagram: Debbie Weiss Author

LinkedIn: Debbie Weiss Writer

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do you celebrate a loved one's birthday after they've passed?

Join me for a very special episode as I talk about my late husband's birthday and how I've navigated the eight years since his passing.

You'll hear about the pain, the healing, and the importance of community support.

Listen as I talk about:

• The emotional journey of celebrating our loved one's birthday after they’ve passed
• The support from family and friends to help you cope with the grief
• The evolution of your grief over the years and its impact on your life
• My reflections on life, love, and the legacy of my late husband

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/