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December 4, 2024 31 mins

When you lose a spouse, you lose so much more than just your partner. Join widow hosts Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy as they bravely unpack the devastating ripple effects of losing their husbands - from financial struggles and parenting challenges to identity crisis and health impacts. This raw, honest conversation about secondary losses reveals the true depth of widow grief that most people never see.

In this powerful episode:

• Understanding secondary losses in grief

• The physical and mental health toll of losing a spouse

• Financial challenges of sudden widowhood

• Parenting alone after loss

• Identity transformation and grief

• The impact on children's sense of security

• How grief affects daily routines and preferences

Whether you're a widow/widower or supporting someone who is, this episode provides crucial insights into the complex journey of spousal loss.

🎗️ Resources mentioned:

• Grief counseling

• Social security survivor benefits

• Life insurance importance

• Support systems for widows

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