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December 18, 2024 33 mins

Three widows share raw, honest advice about supporting someone who's lost their spouse. Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy reveal the painful comments to avoid and what actually helps during grief. From well-intentioned but hurtful religious platitudes to the dreaded "let me know what you need," learn how to truly show up for someone experiencing profound loss.

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In this episode:


-Why "God needed him more" and other spiritual bypassing hurts

The problem with saying "let me know what you need"

-Practical ways to support widows (food delivery, house cleaning, bill management)

-Why grief support is still needed years later

-How to create an effective support system

-The importance of allowing widows to grieve their own way


Whether you're supporting a widow or want to better understand the widow experience, this episode provides essential insights from those who've walked this difficult path.

#widowhood #grief #griefsupport #widowsupport #losingaspouse #bereavement #griefjourney #widowlife


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