The first year after losing your person SUCKS SO BAD! It's confusing, full of ups and downs, and grievers find they are  navigating through sludge with no roadmap.  In this widowsode, Anita and Mel discuss the firsts, lasts, and some helpful tips to make it through. 

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and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Anita and Mel interview concert-goer, Prince fan, and cancer widow Rachel Engstrom, who just happens to also be an author! Check out her book "Wife, Widow, Now What?" at  https://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBL

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Want to buy us some tacos?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Thinking positive, finding the silver lining, being grateful....just how helpful is it in the grieving process? Join the conversation and tell us your thoughts! 

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Want to buy us some tacos?
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Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Check out our website:  http://www.widowwedonow.com
Contact Anita and Mel at [email protected]

Anita and Mel interview the lovely Autumn Toelle Jackson, who has survived spouse loss, child loss, written a book, started a website, ranched llamas...ok just kidding with the llamas...but you get the idea: Autumn is a wonder woman who has earned her stripes. Check out her website www.growingwithgrief.com for all resources grief!

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Want to buy us some tacos?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Anita and Mel continue the discussion in part 2 of this episode on  grief in children, parents, and overall humans, with child therapist, Kyndel Marcroft LCSW.

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Want to buy us some tacos?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Anita and Mel make an exciting announcement! Oct 15-17, 2021, they will be presenters at Camp Widow in San Diego. COME ONE, COME ALL! We would love to see you! They then get down to business with child therapist, Kyndel Marcroft, LCSW. Our fellow widows submitted all the questions and Kyndel gives all the trauma-informed answers. This episode is part 1 of 2. 

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Want to buy us some tacos?
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Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Anita and Mel interview Emily Cave, who was widowed at 25 when her husband, professional hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers, Colby Cave, died unexpectedly in 2020. Emily discusses what it's like to grieve in the spotlight as an introvert during Covid. The widow unity is strong with these three, and further topics include importance of the widow community and, of course, dark humor.  Follow Emily on IG at @em.cave

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Want to buy us some tacos?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

What the **** is secondary loss? Is it different than losing your partner? What does it look like? Feel like? Is it positive, negative, in-between? Join the discussion! Comment below

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Want to buy us some tacos?
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Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Check out our website:  http://www.widowwedonow.com
Contact Anita and Mel at [email protected]

Anita and Mel are fascinated with the complex and colorful story of Jozet Richardson Hulley. Jozet's first husband, Lance, had a near-death experience while in a coma.  Lance lived for five years  post-NDE, wrote a book, then died for real. Jozet is remarried and discusses grief, having an alive husband and a dead husband, step-parenting, and how she has chosen to frame her experiences for the past 17 years.

Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - 
www.patreon.com/wwdn

Want to buy us some tacos?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

and

The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Ah, the double-edged sword of social media. Most people are familiar with the pros and cons, and Anita and Mel do a deep dive to discuss some of the various circumstances and opinions in this fake, real, good, bad, neutral, funny, annoying MINE FIELD! 

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Want to buy us some tacos?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Sponsored by BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

Check out our website:  http://www.widowwedonow.com
Contact Anita and Mel at [email protected]