About Me — Layla Beth

From Widowed to Wonderful

I suppose it’s time I formally introduced myself. I’ve been on Medium since 2018, but a member for much less than that. Regardless, I’m very happy to be here.

I started my Medium journey as a way to document (and heal from) a very personal and painful life occurrence: my husband of twelve years took his own life on a cold and dreary Sunday in February of 2018.

I was shocked; the whole community was shocked as was everyone who knew him. However, as time went on, I became less shocked.

He had physical and mental health struggles for as long as I had known him. The signs had always been there.

It’s taken a hot minute to process it all, as one can imagine.

Writing has certainly helped.

In addition to this space, I was welcomed into the award-winning Hope For Widows Foundation blog where several of us share our widowhood journeys. This allowed me to branch out and start writing about other subjects, here.

All I can say is it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride! I’ve addressed many subjects from dating to content creation to the dismal job market and more. I’ve also used the platform to vent about Facebook and the wishy-washy policies set in place by the Almighty King Zuckerberg.

But enough about all of that.

Who am I?