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.
Loss changes everything — your plans, your identity, your rhythm of living. But even in the valley of what you didn’t choose, didn’t want, and don’t like… God’s still writing your story.
What If God’s Got Me? Widowed, Not Invisible is Connie Hougland’s heartfelt message of hope — a reminder that widowhood may be your reality, but it is not your identity. Through honest storytelling, Scripture, and encouragement, this book helps you rediscover courage and purpose in the in-between.
The companion journal, Still Becoming: A RISE Journal for Widows, invites you to walk out your healing with intention. With space for reflection, Scripture, and daily practice, it helps you learn to breathe again — to live, not just survive — and embrace your own becoming.
Two resources. One journey of resilience, intention, strength, and empowerment.
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Because you are still here. And you’re still becoming.