In the face of loss, individuals navigate their grief in unique ways. Bessie Yang Lewis, confronted with the profound loss of her husband to an ultra-rare cancer, discovered an unforeseen outlet—she turned to blogging.In this episode, she shares her journey through grief, the shift from caregiver and advocate to widow, the tender remembrances that live on, and how she is now making meaning of her new life.Bessie is charting her own path, finding joy and beauty in the world, as well as a desire to advocate for rare disease support and those impacted by it.For our listeners, Bessie articulates helpful tips about how to support those who are grieving, what you need to know as a caregiver for those with rare diseases, and what life lessons she learned along the way to help all of us.This episode is also a tribute to Scott Lewis, a high school friend of mine, a loving and devoted partner to Bessie, and a dedicated teacher to numerous students. An all-around funny, smart, and caring guy whose big bear hugs warmed our hearts.Timestamps:(02:14) Battling a Rare Cancer(05:24) A Caregiver's Journey(12:20) Remembering Scott: A Remarkable Friend(18:50) A Teacher Who Touched Hearts(24:01) Navigating Loss: A Journey of Love, Grief, and Resilience(34:47) Every Moment is a Choice: Finding Meaning in Presence(41:41) The Power of Gratitude and Rediscovering Joy(49:24) Climbing Without You(54:22) Leaving a Legacy(01:02:25) Advocating for Rare Diseases: A Personal Journey(01:05:07) Finding Hope and Healing After LossYou can find Bessie's blog about her journey here:https://scottandbessie.blogspot.com/And the Pheo Para Alliance:https://pheopara.org/And to learn more about Erika:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-behlInstagram@every_moment_is_a_choice_

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