Join Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy as they bravely share their raw, emotional journeys of becoming widows in their 30s and early 40s. From unexpected tragedy to terminal illness, these three remarkable women reveal how their lives changed forever and how they're turning their grief into purpose through their foundations and community work.
In this powerful episode:
Kristin shares losing her husband to gun violence at age 32, just days before their son's birthday
Sophy recounts the devastating night she lost her husband Brian in a car accident at age 41
Amanda opens up about her husband's 7-year battle with cancer and becoming a widow at 38
Watch as these resilient women discuss how they're keeping their husbands' legacies alive through the Be Like Ike Foundation, Brian Thomas Legacy Foundation, and Release and Unleashed Support Group. Their stories prove that even in life's darkest moments, hope and purpose can emerge.
🎯 Topics Covered:
Young widowhood
Grief and healing
Legacy foundations
Community support
Single parenting
Finding purpose after loss
Connect with Heartprints of Loss:
Amanda:Â https://www.instagram.com/soarwithamanda/profilecard/?igsh=bjNycXI0MXE2bDBh
Kristin:https://www.instagram.com/iamkristinbiggs/profilecard/?igsh=MXd0MHFucjN1OGh6
Sophy:Â https://www.instagram.com/mrs.sophythomas/profilecard/?igsh=bHJocHJ5cWtsbWx2
Heartprints IG:Â https://www.instagram.com/heartprintsoflosspodcast/profilecard/?igsh=bWc5aHI5bjNxeXZj
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