Rob passed away when my children were seven and nine years old. I remember the morning I had to tell my children that their daddy died and was not coming home. There is nothing that will prepare you for that moment. The months that followed were overwhelming, and all I could do was carry the tears of my children and hold back my own grief. I remember my widow brain as I sat in a room full of paperwork and “to dos” and all I could do was stare at a wall. There were thousands of thoughts and details of our life that would run through my mind every day, and I was constantly trying to balance what is best for my children and myself. Both my children responded differently to grief. one was confused, detached, and silent, and the other had trauma outbursts that would last for hours.

There is a lot involved in the healing process of grieving children and a support system is so helpful. We want children to go through the healing process, not “just get over it”. Moms, I know you need support as you juggle and manage life without your loved one. There is the loss of your loved one and all the secondary losses that are added to that loss.

It’s been on my heart to start a support group with other widows with children. The first few meetings will be simply to share our stories and share what we need in a support group. It may simply be prayer. This is a widow-driven support group; meaning, it will not be led by one facilitator.

Meetings are available to all widows with children.

Meetings will take place virtually on ZOOM. If a few of you are in the same area, feel free to set up a time to gather face-to-face.

Connect for dates and times.

Looking for widow volunteers with a heart to lead this support group!