Embracing every shade of widowhood

Widowhood isn’t just one thing. It's a spectrum of grief, anger, guilt, strength, exhaustion, laughter, fear, and those fleeting moments of peace. Here at 50 Shades of Widowhood, we believe in honest conversations about life after loss, especially when rebuilding feels overwhelming. Join me as I navigate health, dating, parenting, and finding meaning in a life that looks different than planned. You are not alone.

Why I started 50 Shades of Widowhood

Jan 25, 2026 11:53 PM

50 Shades of Widowhood is where I will share my personal experiences, navigating grief, health, dating, parenting and rebuilding a life that looks different than the one I had planned. When I was 42, my husband, Bill died. Life as I knew it was changed forever and I was changed too. At that time, my kids were 16, 13 and 8. I had no choice but to keep moving forward. Every step was heavy but I knew I had to be strong for my boys. I haven’t stopped moving. I have hardly taken time to breathe. Being a solo parent isn’t for the faint of heart.

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About Me

Jan 25, 2026 11:15 PM

I am a 50-year-old widow, a solo parent, and a woman learning, sometimes clumsily how to live again.

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My journey, my truth

50 Shades of Widowhood was born from a simple, yet profound need for an honest space. When faced with the unexpected death of my husband, I realized there weren’t enough voices speaking openly about its true complexities—the raw moments, the unexpected joys, and the day-to-day navigation of a new reality. This blog is my personal testament, a place where I share my experiences navigating grief, rediscovering health, re-entering the world of dating, continuing to parent, and ultimately, rebuilding a meaningful life from the ground up. It’s about finding resilience and joy, even when things are messy. My hope is that by sharing my story, others might find reflections of their own, and a sense of community.

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