- Reflections written from the trenches of grief, faith and healing
- Devotional-style blog posts anchored in Scripture and RISE themes
- Letters to the Church, family, and friends
- Gentle questions for journaling, small groups, or personal prayer
- Invitations to reframe widowhood as sacred—not shameful
R – Resilient
Stories of survival, strength, and holding on when it’s hard
I – Intentional
Thoughts on choosing presence, purpose, and faith—one day at a time
S – Strong
Insights on quiet courage, new identity, and God’s strength in weakness
E – Empowered
Reflections on voice, vision, legacy, and what’s still possible
Reframing Hope and Healing: A Widow’s Honest Journey
Reframing Hope and Healing: A Widow’s Honest Journey “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18
After the Launch: What Resilience Really Looks Like
After the Launch: What Resilience Really Looks Like A WidowRISE ReflectionOne week ago, on International Widows Day, I quietly hit “publish” on something that has
When Grief Goes Blue
When Grief Goes Blue A WidowRISE Reflection on the Grief Wave, Moment, and Day They say grief lasts a lifetime because it’s rooted in love.
Why I Call Widowhood a Sacred Assignment
Why I Call Widowhood a Sacred Assignment A WidowRISE ReflectionThey told me grief would be hard. That life would change. But no one told me
I Didn’t Know I Was Brave Until I Had to Be
I Didn’t Know I Was Brave Until I Had To Be A WidowRISE ReflectionI never set out to be brave.I was just doing what needed
Still His Wife: Loving After Loss
Still His Wife: Loving After Loss A WidowRISE ReflectionI made the decision to stop wearing my wedding ring. It was one of the hardest decisions
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