On April 5, 2024, I became a widow.
Unlike most widows, I don’t have any wrinkles, or even a single gray hair. I still get asked to show my ID when I order a drink!
This is the story of my journey. I am striving to continue living a joyful adventurous life, even though my best friend is gone. I hope that this blog will be helpful to other millennial widows who need a seed of hope.
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Now I Lay Me Down to (Not) Sleep
Sleep deprivation = torture. In the early days of grief, I commonly told people that I felt like I was being tortured. And I know that sounds very…
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One Day, One Year Later
Today marks the eight year anniversary of my wedding. This is my second anniversary without Stephen. As I reflect back on how I was doing one year ago,…
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Dog Days of Summer
This summer, a dog taught me a lot about Buddhism. Nine weeks ago, I adopted a dog. I wish I could say that everything went spectacularly well and…
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Reading the Signs
I’ve been wanting to write this post for awhile… But this particular topic is a challenging one for me. I’ve been struggling to put my thoughts on this…
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Bucket Lists and Tea Cups
How do you keep the spirit of a person alive? I think about this on an almost daily basis. Because when I think about how I live my…
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You Can’t Take It with You
When a loved one dies, you aren’t just learning how to live without them. You also have to figure out what to do with all their stuff! And…
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