Widowhood

A Lovely Surprise

Early in my grief process, I learned that I had to take peoples’ words with a grain of salt when they expressed condolences. Not knowing what to say, folks would make vague statements like, ‘If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.’ But of course, those statements were not entirely…

Finding Door C

When you’ve lived with an academic, particularly one who is interested in philosophy, rhetoric, and communication, you‘ve spent a lot of time sitting around, chatting, and luxuriating in the exploration of ideas.

A Powerful Reminder That You Never ‘Move On’

By most measures, my life in fall 2023 is orders of magnitude better than it was in fall 2020: I’ve done the hard work of grieving, my daughter is doing really well, I’ve found a new partner who is a wonderful human being, my life is settling into a…

Applying My Lessons to Others…Earlier than Expected

I can recall a conversation I had with my best friends in the early days of my grief, at which time I had slowly come to grips with what happened and was starting to think about my new reality.

Another Broken Bone….and an Unexpected Shock to the System

My love for my daughter is profound, an emotional connection forged through both time as a stay-at-home parent and the collective grieving we had to do when her mom died. She’s also one of the coolest human beings I know: funny…

I’ve Met Someone

In yet another unexpected twist of my journey, I’ve started dating a good friend (let’s call her K) and am, dare I say, optimistic about what lies ahead.

K has been an important person in my life in the last two years, particularly with respect to my daughter; K’s an early…