Widowhood is a sacred assignment—one we didn’t choose, don’t want, and often don’t understand. But it doesn’t get the final word.
WidowRISE is a movement of hope, truth, and becoming. Grief may shape us, but it doesn’t erase us.
You are still here. And you are still becoming.
Because there’s no map for this—but you don’t have to walk alone.
WidowRISE was born from one widow’s ache to be seen—and her belief that even in the depths of pain, purpose can still rise.
This is a place for honesty, not pretense. For faith, not fluff. For women walking through the ache—and daring to believe there might still be more.
Devotionals that don’t sugarcoat. Reflection questions that meet you where you are.
Group guides and Scripture tools created for widows—and those who walk with them.
Whether you’re in month one or year five, you’ll find honest, hope-filled resources here.
Grief changes everything—but it doesn’t get the final say. When Connie Hougland’s husband died unexpectedly, she was thrust into a reality she didn’t choose, didn’t want, and didn’t like. As a widow, she wrestled with loss, identity, and an unknown future. But through faith, intentional choices, and the steady presence of God, she discovered a truth that changed everything: widow is not her identity—it’s her reality.
In What If God’s Got Me? Widowed, Not Invisible, Connie offers an honest, hope-filled roadmap for widows walking through the wilderness of loss. With heartfelt stories, practical insights, and spiritual encouragement, she invites you to rise—Resilient, Intentional, Strong, and Empowered—into the next chapter of your life.
This book will help you:
- Feel seen, understood, and less alone in your grief
- Navigate the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of widowhood
- Reframe your identity and purpose for the future
- Trust God in what you don’t understand
For every widow who wonders how to keep living when life has been shattered, this is your reminder: you are brave, you are becoming, and God’s got you.
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Because you are still here. And you’re still becoming.