May 30, 2023

Navigating the Maze of Grief with Joy Rosenthal

31 minutes

In a world where loss and grief often appear as villains, there are those who embody the spirit of resilience. On this episode, Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy Francis welcomes Joy Rosenthal - a woman who turned her own personal tragedies into catalysts for compassion, empathy, and strength. Joy is a seasoned lawyer, divorce mediator, and an educator at the CUNY School of Law. In this episode, she's sharing her personal journey as twice a widow. Through heartbreaking losses, Joy discovered her innate strength, resilience, and most importantly, her capacity for compassion. She recounts her experiences, revealing how she navigated the maze of grief, and how these experiences fueled her work and personal life with a newfound fervor.

Joy lost her first husband just six months into their marriage. As she rebuilt her life and found love again, she experienced another devastating loss with the death of her second husband during the COVID-19 crisis.

Despite the overwhelming grief of losing two spouses, Joy shares how she learned to draw on her inner strength. This resilience helped her not only survive these difficult experiences but also to continue showing up for life every day.

Having a support system is invaluable. Joy found solace in her community during times of grief.

Joy’s personal experiences with loss have fundamentally shaped her outlook on life. These experiences allowed her to lead with compassion, and in turn, profoundly impacted her professional work as a lawyer and mediator.

Her job at Legal Aid, where she was engaged in extensive reading and writing, helped Joy process her grief after her first husband's death. She underscores the importance of a balanced work environment that allows space for coping with loss.

A recurring theme throughout Joy's narrative is the importance of keeping going and staying in motion. Her determination to persist and rebuild her life after each loss is an inspiring takeaway for listeners grappling with their own losses.

Joy advised that women dealing with similar situations should assess their capabilities, desires, and circumstances, and adjust their work life accordingly. She emphasized the importance of patience and understanding during this process.

Seek help to manage paperwork and administrative tasks, which can be overwhelming during a time of grief.

Resources

Joy Rosenthal on Website| LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Linktr.ee

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Phone: 212-532-4704

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