This week, I sat down with Haley Haight to share her extraordinary story of love, loss, and rebuilding in the face of unimaginable hardship. Haley opens up about life with her husband Don, the shock of his sudden terminal diagnosis, navigating the world as a young widow with 2 small boys, and the (literal!) wave of challenges that kept coming—from financial uncertainty to being flooded by a natural disaster!

 Through it all, Haley has gathered invaluable insights and practical tips every widow or widower should know! Grab a pen and take notes from this one!

We chat about:

• The experience of receiving a terminal diagnosis during COVID-19, becoming a caretaker, and balancing motherhood, work, and grief
• Vital financial steps after a diagnosis—like applying for Social Security Disability, seeking final expense insurance, and securing veterans’ benefits
• The critical importance of gathering passwords, securing death certificates, and understanding the fine print on life insurance and employment transitions
• Haley’s role as a personal representative in a federal whistleblowing case and how a legal settlement became an unexpected financial lifeline
• The impact of losing cherished possessions to a hurricane, rebuilding for her children, and finding strength, support, and perspective through her community and personal self-care

Whether you’re walking a similar path or supporting someone who is, Haley’s insights on resilience, resources, and self-care will leave you inspired and better prepared for life’s hardest moments.

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