Just A Widow Talk

I’m humbled to host Just a Widow Talk, a podcast amplifying the voices of spouse and partner loss that was launched on New Year’s Eve, 2021. To give a little background, I don’t know much about podcasts. But as a former newspaper journalist and radio show host, I do know the power of media. I went through the fire these past 7 years: Lost our family home in the suburbs to foreclosure and moved to subsidized housing. Job loss. Worked 3 part time jobs. Teen sons who acted out due to losing their Dad. Relocated to another state for a new career and fresh start. I kinda loved 2021, because I got serious about seeking the good in my grief journey. Part of that was starting a weekly virtual grief support group. The other is starting my podcast. This past Fall, I got serious with my planning. I watched and gleaned tips about podcasts. Over this Christmas break from work, I found grievers, bought my microphone and headphones, and started scheduling interviews. My inbox is still filling and...

Grief is a bully and a thief. It throws far reaching, debilitating punches that knows no boundaries—race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. When I lost my husband, Ricky, seven years ago, my life completely changed. I became a widow. I lost my home to foreclosure. My teenage sons lost their amazing Dad who was their Superman. Not in my right mind, I chose unhealthy, self-sabotaging methods to fill his void and to numb the ache that filled my being. I sought the comfort of human touch by dating men right away. Several men… But thanks be to God, who has helped me come to myself. I do not seek to hit people over the head with religion; but I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the Source of strength, love and determination and protection in my life. He kept me. I am indeed flawed. I have made many errors in judgement in my life and my grief journey. I am no longer ashamed. I stand in my truth. My Father has shown me that He can still use me, a cracked vess...