Jenn, What a beautiful tapestry you wove throughout this video sharing your experience of the newness of life seen through the lens of grief. You mentioned writing. I think you have a gift of self-awareness and eloquent self-expression. I get the feeling that you are destined to write something big. Be open. Blessings to you on your journey... and rubs to your lovely kitty ✨️💖
Jenn, Thank you so much for your candor. I unexpectedly lost my husband 4 years ago, and it's an anguish that words will always fail to adequately describe. I wish you a future as full as it can be without your beloved husband by your side. Much love to you, fellow widow.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I wouldn’t wish early widowhood on anyone, but it’s also comforting to feel less alone. Sending love right back.
This video felt important to me. Thank you for sharing. I am not a widow, but this video really touched something in me. I think many women can relate to needing to find yourself.
I’m so glad to hear this! I know that being a widow in my early 50s isn’t a super common experience, but I’m glad that the lessons can resonate beyond the specifics. That’s very much what I hope in making every video!
Wishing your many blessings on your journey. Kevin is still with you, you know, and he ihas simply moved on to another step in HIS journey. It's all okay. I lost my soulmate 52 years ago. I continued on here and he moved on on his journey on the other side. But he is still with me. Look for the little syncronicities in life that will let you know Kevin in nearby. It truly helps. ❤
This comment made me cry just from the feeling of being seen. I e had so many of these synchronicities pop up. Thank you for reminding me that we go on.
This was beautiful and poignant. Thank you for sharing about this stage of the grief fog. I'm in it for a very different reason - the effects of 4+ years of chronic illness - and am planning to embark on a healing journey in 2025. After crossing the U.S. many times over on solo road trips, I'm looking forward to spending time away from bed and in nature once again. Looking forward to seeing where this leg of your life's journey takes you.
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so glad to hear that you’re recovering and once again able to donate things you love. I’m wishing you so much healing and joy in this next phase.
Jenn you are very brave to undertake such a journey alone & i am in awe of what you achieve. Thank you for sharing your grief experiences. The music you chose to accompany the video is so beautiful too. I'm going through a time of deep depression - this year has been tough for me with problems connected to my elderly father & now driving the 5 hr journey to see to his meds each week) & a new diagnosis for me of L.S. (left undiagnosed for 40yrs despite periodically bringing it to doctors' notice until i ended up in hospital last Christmas) so dealing with the consequences of that, & now tests for a possible diagnosis of lupus &/or polymyalgia rheumatica (on top of the M.E., fibromyalgia, & Scheuerman's spinal disease), but a positive is my diabetes has been well controlled this year so one less thing to worry about. I don't like the paths my life has taken - it seems my life was mapped out for me - but i have to continue to tread them & to find a little joy along the way - this is mainly in the form of crafting & nature in which i often find such sollace & balm for my soul. I am grateful for the days when my spirits are lifted at least a little. Sending peace, calm & strength to you across the pond & through the ether. Belle.
Belle, I’m so pleased to hear from you. You’ve been dealt such a tough hand and just the fact that you’re still here and finding moments of brightness is a victory. I think of you often and, while I know diagnoses often just lead to more questions, I’m glad to hear you’re on a path to untangling the overlapping illnesses. Also, thank you for noticing the music! I was so thrilled to find it. Couldn’t be more perfect.
Hi Jenn, I’m sorry for your loss but I am glad that you are taking new steps into your new norm. ❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing! It’s so nice to meet you! ❤
I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m sending you love and hope. People tell me it never really gets “better.” Just different. It helps to see others who have been down this path and survived.
Jenn, I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your journey. In 2015, after a few years of being the caregiver for my parents, my Dad passed away. My Mom had passed in 2013. Being their caregiver was the hardest, and most wonderful, thing that I have ever done. In that same year, 2015, my lovely dog Sophie passed away at age 13. Earlier that year, I suffered through a traumatic assault. Needless to say, 2015 was not a great year. So, I went on a roadtrip to escape! Never having traveled alone before, there was lots of "facing my fear" moments. I live in eastern Ontario, Canada. I traveled down the east coast of the US, went west and spent some fabulous time in New Orleans, then in South Padre Island, Texas. Worked my way back home through the middle states. It took 6 weeks, and was the most healing journey for me!
Jenn, What a beautiful tapestry you wove throughout this video sharing your experience of the newness of life seen through the lens of grief. You mentioned writing. I think you have a gift of self-awareness and eloquent self-expression. I get the feeling that you are destined to write something big. Be open. Blessings to you on your journey... and rubs to your lovely kitty ✨️💖
What a lovely comment to wake up to this morning! Thank you, and I’m so happy you took the time to watch. I’ll give Phoebus some love from you. 😻
Jenn, Thank you so much for your candor. I unexpectedly lost my husband 4 years ago, and it's an anguish that words will always fail to adequately describe. I wish you a future as full as it can be without your beloved husband by your side. Much love to you, fellow widow.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I wouldn’t wish early widowhood on anyone, but it’s also comforting to feel less alone. Sending love right back.
This video felt important to me. Thank you for sharing. I am not a widow, but this video really touched something in me. I think many women can relate to needing to find yourself.
I’m so glad to hear this! I know that being a widow in my early 50s isn’t a super common experience, but I’m glad that the lessons can resonate beyond the specifics. That’s very much what I hope in making every video!
Wishing your many blessings on your journey. Kevin is still with you, you know, and he ihas simply moved on to another step in HIS journey. It's all okay. I lost my soulmate 52 years ago. I continued on here and he moved on on his journey on the other side. But he is still with me. Look for the little syncronicities in life that will let you know Kevin in nearby. It truly helps. ❤
This comment made me cry just from the feeling of being seen. I e had so many of these synchronicities pop up. Thank you for reminding me that we go on.
This was beautiful and poignant. Thank you for sharing about this stage of the grief fog. I'm in it for a very different reason - the effects of 4+ years of chronic illness - and am planning to embark on a healing journey in 2025. After crossing the U.S. many times over on solo road trips, I'm looking forward to spending time away from bed and in nature once again. Looking forward to seeing where this leg of your life's journey takes you.
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so glad to hear that you’re recovering and once again able to donate things you love. I’m wishing you so much healing and joy in this next phase.
Thank you for sharing your grief and this amazing journey you've been thrown into. You are powerful, and inspiring.
Totally agree! Thank you for sharing Jenn
This is so kind of you! “Thrown into” is just the right descriptor, too.
Thank you for watching. It really means a lot to me!
Jenn you are very brave to undertake such a journey alone & i am in awe of what you achieve. Thank you for sharing your grief experiences. The music you chose to accompany the video is so beautiful too. I'm going through a time of deep depression - this year has been tough for me with problems connected to my elderly father & now driving the 5 hr journey to see to his meds each week) & a new diagnosis for me of L.S. (left undiagnosed for 40yrs despite periodically bringing it to doctors' notice until i ended up in hospital last Christmas) so dealing with the consequences of that, & now tests for a possible diagnosis of lupus &/or polymyalgia rheumatica (on top of the M.E., fibromyalgia, & Scheuerman's spinal disease), but a positive is my diabetes has been well controlled this year so one less thing to worry about. I don't like the paths my life has taken - it seems my life was mapped out for me - but i have to continue to tread them & to find a little joy along the way - this is mainly in the form of crafting & nature in which i often find such sollace & balm for my soul. I am grateful for the days when my spirits are lifted at least a little. Sending peace, calm & strength to you across the pond & through the ether. Belle.
Belle, I’m so pleased to hear from you. You’ve been dealt such a tough hand and just the fact that you’re still here and finding moments of brightness is a victory. I think of you often and, while I know diagnoses often just lead to more questions, I’m glad to hear you’re on a path to untangling the overlapping illnesses.
Also, thank you for noticing the music! I was so thrilled to find it. Couldn’t be more perfect.
@fromjenn Thanks Jenn for ypur kind & encouraging words in the midst of your oen grief & steuggles (& i agree re perfect music!)
Hi Jenn, I’m sorry for your loss but I am glad that you are taking new steps into your new norm. ❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing! It’s so nice to meet you! ❤
Nice to meet you too! I so appreciate your taking the time to watch and comment.
Widow of almost 20 years. Have not coped too well, love your video.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m sending you love and hope. People tell me it never really gets “better.” Just different. It helps to see others who have been down this path and survived.
Jenn, I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your journey.
In 2015, after a few years of being the caregiver for my parents, my Dad passed away. My Mom had passed in 2013. Being their caregiver was the hardest, and most wonderful, thing that I have ever done. In that same year, 2015, my lovely dog Sophie passed away at age 13. Earlier that year, I suffered through a traumatic assault. Needless to say, 2015 was not a great year. So, I went on a roadtrip to escape! Never having traveled alone before, there was lots of "facing my fear" moments. I live in eastern Ontario, Canada. I traveled down the east coast of the US, went west and spent some fabulous time in New Orleans, then in South Padre Island, Texas. Worked my way back home through the middle states. It took 6 weeks, and was the most healing journey for me!
What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing it. Traveling alone is both difficult and empowering so much credit to you for your journey.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!!
Wow! Good for you. I’m impressed!
🤗 thank you!