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.
-
Is it Okay to Feel Happy?
I’ve been wrestling with what I call “happiness guilt” for months. Last year, I was spending some quality time with one of my friends, and she asked me…
4 min read
-
Gifts from Kelvin
People are certainly not the only beings in this world that can teach us things. Animals can be just as inspiring. An influential part of my grieving process…
4 min read
-
Today Was a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In the couple of months leading up to today, things were honestly going really great. I went on an amazing snorkeling trip to Indonesia, sold my house in…
4 min read
-
Things I Don’t Miss List
Let’s be honest, everyone can be frustrating sometimes. I wanted to start off this blog by honoring all of my favorite things about Steve. (Please check out my…
4 min read
-
How Am I So Okay?
I’ve been asking myself this a lot lately. I felt a huge shift in my state of being about six months after Steve died. Everyone was telling me…
4 min read
-
Stephen Kirk, According to Others
“He was such a kind soul, full of positive energy.” This blog began with a series of posts about the ways that I grew during my life with…
4 min read
Would you like to connect?
I’d love to hear from you. Let’s talk.