​Losing a spouse is one of the most life-altering experiences anyone can endure. It’s not just the emotional void that’s overwhelming, but also the deep fear of the future and uncertainty about what happens next. Suddenly, the life you envisioned—a future shared with your partner—disappears, leaving you in unfamiliar territory. 

​When I lost my husband suddenly on June 27, 2022, it felt like the world stopped and would never start spinning again. The grief was all-encompassing, and it felt impossible to imagine life moving forward without him. However, with time and the right support, I started to rebuild my life. Rebuilding did not mean that I forgot him or that I was leaving my grief behind. Rather, I learned how to live with my grief while creating a new future for myself. Here are five ways to help you rebuild your life after loss.

​We’ve all heard the saying “time heals all wounds”. When it comes to grief, this could not be further from the truth. While time can lessen the intensity of grief, it is a misconception that time alone is enough to heal deep emotional wounds. Healing from grief is an active process that requires more than the passage of time – it requires support, guidance and the right tools to truly recover and thrive after loss. In this blog post, I’ll debunk the myth of “time heals all wounds”.

Without a doubt, losing my husband suddenly in 2022 was the worst day of my life. The days, weeks and months that followed were also extremely difficult. However, if those early days after his passing, I made a crucial decision to invest in my healing. 

What did this investment look like? It was a mental commitment to seek support to process my grief, and it was also a financial commitment to allocate funds for a mental health professional to guide me. This decision transformed the course of my grief journey and ultimately led me to where I am today, which is a widow thriving after loss.