Love is not dead Just my husband! Widow Your Way with Rebecca Johnson

We are all told there is no right or wrong way to grief, but do we really give ourselves permission to do that? If you are still living up to the widow stereotypes this podcast is for you! Love is not dead... Just my husband is a podcast dedicated to widows and widowers who are looking for support and encouragement while moving forward in their grief. It’s time to actually widow your way!

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They say the first year of being widow is the hardest and in this episode you learn all about the good, bad and the ugly of mine. I learned was there is no right or wrong way to be a widow. There are no rules or expectations! Only the ones we put on ourselves.
I definitely don’t have all the answers, but I can share my experiences in hopes that you can relate. Maybe you could even learn from my mistakes, if there are truly any mistakes in widowing. We are all figuring it as we go, just widowing our own way!
As always, Widow Your Way!

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I had the amazing honor of being an Impact Speaker at the Women’s Wellness Fest in Jacksonville Florida 2 weekends ago. And man was I nervous! I had no idea what I should speak about. The topic changed about 3 or 4 times and then it finally hit me! It’s the whole reason I was back at the Women’s Wellness Fest to begin with... and why this event is so dear to me. It was at this event last year that my dear friend Mary Beth encouraged me to do public speaking or start a podcast.

As I was deciding on what to say I was remembering how I met Mary Beth and it made me reevaluate how I felt about everything happening for a reason. I used to believe in Karma and everything happening for a reason. When something good happens we are so grateful and we accept it with no questions asked. We call it a blessing and run with it! Even when something bad happens we put a spin on it and say things like “when one door closed another one opens”

But what happens when tragedy strikes? Do we still hold that same belief?

For more information about the Women's Wellness Fest you can find them on Instagram: @womeanswellnessfest
My first podcast interview: Glassy-Eyed Widow Seeking Dates
As always, Widow Your Way!

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This episode was recorded on a whim right after my dog Vegas went missing!
I have 2 dogs but these are not my pets by choice. Vegas an Old English Bulldog and Caroline a Pit Bull. Tom and I agreed that we would not have any more pets so we can have more freedom, but he broke that promise. He disguised Vegas as a birthday gift for me, but I called bullshit! As much as I tried there was no way I could resist his cuteness and puppy kisses. Everyone loved him and he soon became very spoiled.

Then came Caroline, a broken discount puppy from my brother to Tom. Against every fiber in my being, I took this puppy home and somehow, I became her person.
Of course, I was the one stuck with the responsibility of taking care of these dogs before and after Tom died. I didn't want any more pets. It was like having children all over again and I didn't want the responsibility and commitment to took to be a pet owner.

With the thought of losing Vegas came a lot of guilt. Guilt because these were Tom’s dogs and ever since he died, I felt like I was stuck with them. As much as I loved them, I also resented them but after this night I am grateful for the gifts that were given to me. These dogs have sat at my side while I have cried and given me comfort. They have slept by my bedside when I’ve been sick. They have been someone to talk to on my loneliest days. They show me unconditional love I am always greeted with a wagging tail. What felt like more like an obligation has now been replaced with gratitude.

Tell me something you have been left the responsibility of caring for after your loved one passed away? Do you feel resentment like it’s a burden or do you feel grateful that you have it?
As always, Widow Your Way!

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What happens when you're faced with the dual trials of terminal illness and profound grief?
This episode is a deeply personal update of my journey through Stage IV Cancer and the emotional echoes of losing my husband, as I grapple with confronting my mortality and the complex layers of grief that come with it.
This is a great example of feeling like you are finally moving forward in life and how moments of intense grief can still linger, casting shadows over your achievements.
Join me for an honest conversation about how I'm trying to once again find strength, joy, and comfort amidst the isolating and exhausting realities of living with Stage IV cancer and widowhood.
As always, Widow Your Way ❤️

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Instagram: @loveisnotdead_justmyhusband
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Website: www.widowyourway.com
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Coffee is my love language ❤️
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