In this powerful episode of Heartprints of Loss, hosts Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin sit down with Carolyn Moor, founder of the Modern Widows Club, who transformed her personal tragedy into a movement that has helped over 50,000 widows worldwide.
What You'll Discover:
• How Carolyn turned her Valentine's Day tragedy into advocacy after losing her husband in a car accident
• The shocking truth about why 70% of women will experience widowhood, yet support systems barely exist
• How New Jersey became the FIRST state to officially recognize International Widows Day (breaking news!)
• Why Denmark automatically provides mental health support to widows while the US leaves them behind
• The hidden financial penalties that push 50% of widows into poverty
• How widowhood connects to domestic violence, substance abuse, and human trafficking
• Carolyn's journey from Oprah appearances to UN advocacy
Key Moments:
• Carolyn's heartbreaking story of losing her husband on Valentine's Day
• Why she calls widows "women of fulfilled marriage vows"
• The 5-7 year support timeline that grief centers don't provide
• How to become a "dangerous woman" advocate for change
This episode will inspire you to see widows not as victims, but as subject matter experts with incredible wisdom and strength. Whether you're navigating loss yourself or supporting someone who is, Carolyn's message is clear: you are formidable, and your voice matters.
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