Always finding joy and hope.
Life after loss, friendship, and the possibility of what comes next.
I'm a widow and a woman of a certain age, finding my way through single life in a world that so often seems arranged for two. There is room here for the uncertain days—and for a good laugh along the way.
Latest reflections
Finding my way back
I am moving forward from my blog site "Journey from Despair to Hope." It's been almost a decade since my husband died, and I have let go of much of the grief and heartache. I have found my way out of the basement of my grief and am living each day by choosing gratitude and joy. Not every day is sunshine and unicorns, but all days have moments of joy and hope!
Dating Adventures From a Woman of a Certain Age: Not Making the Cut
As a woman of a certain age, I am putting online dating men on notice: I will not settle! Many of you WILL NOT make the cut! At this stage in life, I did not expect to be navigating the dating scene. You see, it’s been nine years since my husband died. My world tilted…
A Place at the Table
Finding a sense of belonging as a single person in a world that so often seems arranged for two.
Finding a way forward, together.
Some days call for courage. Others call for a friend who can see the funny side.
Journeying Forward is my place to reflect on life after loss: reconnecting with friends, considering dating, and learning what it means to be on my own without feeling outside of life.
I don't have a tidy set of answers. I do have curiosity, a sense of humor, and hope that sharing these reflections might help someone else feel a little less alone.