Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again

By Michelle Bader EbersoleReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again episodes

March 29, 2022 41- Advice for the Newly Widowed
In this episode, Mark and Michelle share advice for those who are newly widowed. Several topics are discussed including telling people what you need, knowing it will get better, lean into God, death certificates, and more.
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Nonprofit Widow Goals
1 hr
March 22, 202240- Widow Goals ~ Helping Widows Not Only Survive But Thrive!
In this special episode, Michelle shares about the nonprofit Widow Goals that she just started.
What is Widow Goals? Widow Goals is a nonprofit organization established to support widows, especially during the first year after the loss of their spouse. When I became a widow at age 41 I had no idea how difficult the first few months and first year would be. Thankfully, I already knew a lot of widows and reached out to all of them. I asked every single one of them “Will it get better?” They all assured me that it would. Words from seasoned widows gave me hope. It didn’t matter if friends and family told me it would get better, I only wanted to hear from those who had been through it.
Connecting with other widows made all the difference in the world to me. I was also extremely blessed to have the support of local friends and family who helped me with things I had no idea how to do like bills, yard work, car issues and so much more. There was a hole in my life not only emotionally but physically. My biggest support person was now gone. My life partner, my husband of almost 17 years, my “Mr. Fix-it”, my kid’s dad, the love of my life, and so many more roles were gone in an instant.
It has now been almost 2 years since my sweet Luke moved to heaven. During that time God has healed my broken heart and truly turned my mourning into dancing. I feel alive again. The grief still comes and goes occasionally but overall I am doing good. Being in the widow community I have seen such a need for widows. Many do not have the support that I was given. God gave me a dream to give back to the widow community in many ways. We offer the following support-
New Widow Visits– a new widow will be visited by a seasoned widow soon after their loss as well as 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year after. During these visits, they will be listened to by a seasoned widow as well as prayed for ( if they would like) The widow visiting will share her contact info to be a support in-between visits. We will also be bringing small gifts at each visit (At this time we are only serving Clark County in WA)

Podcasts– We create a weekly podcast called “Widowed 2 Soon” to support new widows- It can be found here as well as all podcast platforms

Social Media Support– we have Instagram and TikTok accounts to inspire and encourage widows

Coaching– we support widows through weekly individual and group coaching sessions

Community Building Facebook group- If you would like to be part of a private support group for widows/widowers please click here
To learn more about how to be a part of widow goals please go here www.widowgoals.org
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20 min
March 15, 2022 39- No Room for Guilt!
In this episode, Mark and Michelle share discuss how there is no room or time for guilt. They talk about different issues that have made them feel guilt such as being happy, dating, moving, and more, and how they moved past the guilt.
Verses Shared
John 10:10New International Version
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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Song Thrive

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1 hr 7 min
March 01, 2022 38- Lonely but Never Alone
In this episode, Mark and Michelle share how God has helped them in their loneliness. They share their personal experiences and how their loneliness is much less frequent now than in the beginning.
Verses Shared
Deuteronomy 31:8
New International Version
8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Isaiah 41:10
New International Version
10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 Peter 5:7New International Version
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Song Tremble
Song Rescue
Just for Mark- Believe by Cher :)
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1 hr 4 min
February 22, 2022 37- Dealing with Judgement from Those Who Aren't Widows
In this episode, Michelle speaks about how she deals with judgments and hate from those who are not widows. She shares the process she goes through when the judgments come and how to love others even through the painful words they say.
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Song Warrior
Verse Shared:
Ephesians 6:12 New International Version
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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28 min
February 08, 2022 36- Moving Forward NOT Moving On
In this episode, Mark and Michelle explain the difference between moving forward and moving on. This change in perspective could help you to be able to move forward in your grief journey.
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57 min
February 01, 2022 35- A Widowers Story of Love & Loss- with Special Guest Duane DeGeus
In this episode special guest, Duane DeGeus shares his inspirational story of deep love and deep loss.
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More thoughts from Duane- First, here are the scriptures that I have relied on through these times. Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart  and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him,  and He will direct your paths.Psalm 91:1 He that dwells in the secret place of the most high God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 139: 7-10 7 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend to the heavens, You are there;9 if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, 10 even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.For me, part of doing the hard thing has been to take walks and occasionally not listen to anything but the Lord and my own thoughts, guided by the Holy Spirit. It’s been part of the discipline of solitude during this time. And I tried to have conversational prayer and then listen to what God would say to me in those times.Esther was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. She could’ve been anything she desired, and she chose to be a loving wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, friend and mentor. She cared more about others than herself and directed her high emotional intelligence toward showing love and compassion toward everyone she had a conversation with. I feel like a land mine has exploded and I am filled with shrapnel that no one else can see. And yet, there’s an expectation that I’m just fine, and ready to be available just like all the others who are dealing with injuries, less severe, just minor cuts and bruises. In some aspects, I can function and be useful, but in other ways, the major injuries hamper my effectiveness and ability to be fully engaged. I was alongside a person for so many years, who I both drew strength from and gave mine to, so that that moving forward now is extremely uncomfortable and unfamiliar. After 40 years, I was at a place of security, and acceptance with my wife. Now, being without her and her strength of character and emotional stability, has left me unbalanced. I hadn’t felt this way since before we were married, if ever. I had never experienced this kind of positive, mature relationship before in my life. I’m not sure how much of my present disorientation is normal and expected and how much might need special care and attention. I can go on, because in the great marriage God gave me, He taught me lessons that strengthened me personally to better handle whatever comes at me going forward. I am equipped in ways I wouldn’t be if I hadn’t enjoyed the relationship with Esther that I had. My local daughters were an amazing help and support as they also visited my wife in the hospital and then in assisted in fulfilling the advanced directive. That part specifically was extremely painful for all of us and I know this has left wounds in them that they are still dealing with
1 hr 18 min
January 25, 2022 34- Interacting and Connecting with People After Loss
In this episode, Mark and Michelle share tips and advice on how to start being social again after loss. They share their own personal experiences and things they have learned along the way.
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1 hr 4 min
January 11, 2022 33- Grief is Your Own Personal Journey
In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss how grief is your own personal journey. No one can tell you how to grieve and the timeline for your grief. ( Please excuse how muffled Michelle sounds, she forgot to plug in her microphone!)
Verses Shared
Isaiah 25:8New International Version
8 he will swallow up death forever.
The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears
from all faces;
he will remove his people’s disgrace
from all the earth.
The Lord has spoken.
John 16:22New International Version
22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
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59 min
January 04, 2022 32- Can You Love Two People at Once?
In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss if it is possible to love your late spouse and a new love at the same time. This is such an important topic to understand and discuss. Many people do not realize how your heart can expand to still love your late spouse and a new person.
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Book Shared Relationship Goals
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1 hr 29 min