Jennifer Warren lost her husband when he was in his early 40s. It was a sudden loss and it took her by surprise. She started her blog as a way to detail the very raw and emotional journey of her grief. It was a place where she could be vulnerable and share things that her friends didn't know she was going through. Through all of this, she found gratitude and the goodness of others. Find out more about Jen and her story in this week's episode.

Key Takeaways:

• Jen shares her grief journey and how she lost her husband.
• Knowing what she knows now, Jen would have taken her husband to the ER when he had trouble sleeping.
• Jen's conscious husband went to the hospital with the ambulance and she stayed at home to get things in order. When she met him at the hospital, he was on a ventilator and was not conscious. A chaplain had met with her in the lobby to prepare her for what would happen next.
• Why did Jen decide to start a blog?
• How did Jen find comfort in grief?
• Jen offers words of wisdom for those of you who might be stuck in your grief.
• People care about you. People really do.
• Just because people aren't there every single day after you lose someone, doesn't mean they're not there. You just have to look for them.
• Jen's blog is to show vulnerability because she knows a lot of people in her life don't know she's going through this.
• What advice does Jen have for someone who is grieving right now?
• Practice gratitude.
• Don't wallow in self-pity. Don't underestimate your friendships.

Resources:

Jenr8ion.com