November 1st 2023 is the second anniversary of the death of Dylan Scott Gillette, aged 34, from COVID. In this episode, released to honour his memory, his widow Julia talks to Sonya about being widowed at 34, after 4 months of marriage. She shares honestly and eloquently about the experience of her husband's illness and death. Julia explores the pain and trauma of being widowed too soon and how God weeps for us and with us in deep grief.
If you're interested in or affected by issues discussed on this podcast, please consult the following resources:
-Books-
A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser
Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff
Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart by Kenneth C. Haugk
Sacred Tears by Lindsey Wheeler
Ruthless Trust, The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning
Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa Moll
Luminous Dark by Alain Emerson
It's okay not to be okay by Megan Devine
Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies
-Podcasts-
The Nothing is Wasted Podcast
Widowed 2 Soon
-Organisations (USA)-
https://www.neveralonewidows.com/
https://perspectiveministries.org/
-Organisations (UK)-
https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/
https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/bereavement-support/widowed-young-support/
https://www.thebereavementjourney.org/
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
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