Every widow I meet has questions about grief, healing, and what life looks like now.

These are some of the most common questions I’ve received since sharing The Widow’s Comeback, along with honest, hope-filled answers from my own journey.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. The pain changes shape over time. It may soften, but it doesn’t disappear. Healing begins in tiny, ordinary moments: getting out of bed, taking a walk, or doing your routine things. The Widow’s Comeback shares how those moments slowly became the foundation of my own healing.

Yes, every single one of your feelings is normal. Grief can make you feel disconnected one moment and overwhelmed the next. You’re not broken or “doing it wrong.” In The Widow’s Comeback, I talk openly about the messy mix of emotions widows face and how accepting them helped me breathe again.

Because no one else shared your marriage or your memories. Your loss is uniquely yours. Even with support, loneliness can feel like another layer of grief. You’re not invisible; you’re just walking a road most people don’t understand. My books and community exist so you don’t have to walk it alone.

Start with what’s right in front of you. One thing at a time. Make sure you eat, rest, and accept help. Don’t rush the big decisions or your emotions to be what others think they should be. In The Widow’s Comeback, I emphasize that it is ok to be a hot mess, you eventually won’t be. Give yourself grace to pause and just survive right now.

There’s no “right” time, only your time. Some widows take their rings off early; others never do. Sometimes I still wear both of our rings on a chain at my kids’ events or when I want to feel him near. That moment will look different for you, and that’s okay. Grief has no rules.

Start with stories that remind you you’re not the only one. The Widow’s Comeback is a raw, hopeful memoir about surviving the unthinkable and finding your footing again. The 365-Day Grieving Calendar offers small daily reflections to help you make peace with hard days and celebrate gentle progress.

The memoir is my personal story of how I faced grief, motherhood, finances, and rediscovering purpose. The 365-Day Grieving Calendar is your tool, a companion that helps you plan each month, remember your beloved, and take one small healing step at a time. Together, the books walk beside you through both reflection and action.

Absolutely. You don’t have to be “ready” to read about grief, only willing to know you’re not alone. My books are gentle companions for any stage of widowhood, from the first fog of loss to the slow rebuilding that follows. They’re meant to meet you wherever you are.

They’re both. My faith is part of my story, but I write for every widow, not just those in church pews. You’ll find comfort, hope, and practical encouragement, all written with honesty about the questions we ask God and ourselves after loss.

After losing my husband, I longed for someone who truly understood and when I couldn’t find that space, I created it. The Widow’s Comeback began as a way to share truth, hope, and community for women rebuilding their lives. You can join my email list for weekly encouragement or attend my live prayer gatherings to connect with other widows walking this same road.

If these questions speak to your heart, you’ll find even more encouragement inside The Widow’s Comeback and the 365-Day Grieving Calendar. Both are available now and were written to remind you that hope still lives here, one small step at a time.