BW 042: 40 Things I've Learned by 40

01/08/2023 1h 1min
BW 042: 40 Things I've Learned by 40

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Today is a special day because it's my 40th birthday, and I thought, what an amazing time for me to share 40 things that I have learned since being a widow and what I would tell someone who's widowed, especially someone who's early on or they're still trying to figure out what this grief stuff is all about.
I broke these up into 3 different categories:
1. What to expect - just getting your mindset in the right direction of what to expect in being a widow.
2. Being in survival mode - you're just trying to get through the day. Some things I've learned and would tell people.
3. Healing - moving forward in your grief journey.
 
Resources Mentioned:
Free Live Event | Get Unstuck from Grief
Free Resources | bravewidow.com/free
Episode 027 | Grief = "And", not "Or"
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman
The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O'Connor
 
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The Brave Widow Community is a place where you can connect with other widows, find hope and healing, and begin to dream again for the future.  Learn more at bravewidow.com.  
 
Hey guys, I’m Emily Jones
I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary.  Nathan and I have four beautiful children together.  My world was turned completely upside down when I lost him.  With faith, community, and wisdom from others, I’ve been able to find hope, joy, and dream again for the future.  I want to help others do the same, too!
 
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