Widow 101

As widows, moving forward can often feel like walking a tightrope between the past and the future. Some days, we carry our strength with pride. Other days, it’s all we can do to carry ourselves.

But I think it’s important to remember — the person who loved us, made us. Their love shaped who we are. Their voice still echoes in our strength. Their presence still lingers in our quiet moments. We don’t move on from that love… we carry it with us.

I feel I’ve gotten to a place where I’m no longer afraid of the grief. And for today… I don’t fear the grief — I embrace it. I move through it. I lost the love of my life… and grief is a part of that deep love. It doesn’t go away, but it shifts. It teaches. It reminds me that something beautiful once lived here.

There will be days when the pain feels fresh, even if the years have gone by. And I’ve learned that in those moments, it’s okay to let in the pain — because letting in the pain opens the door to letting in the love. Grief isn’t just about sorrow. It’s about remembering what was beautiful, meaningful, and deeply human.

So if you’re a widow reading this today, be gentle with yourself. Let the tears come when they need to. Let the memories flood when they must. That pain? It’s proof of love. That ache? It’s how we know it was real.

And most of all — know that you are not alone. We carry this together.

With love and light,
From one heart to another 💛