A Widow's Life

When life doesn’t make sense, what can we hold onto? In this episode of A Widow’s Life , Vickie and Cindy talk about the truths they have learned to return to when circumstances feel overwhelming, prayers seem...

Grief can be exhausting. It can make life feel heavy, drain your motivation, and sometimes even make laughter feel inappropriate. But joy and grief are not opposites. In this episode, Vickie and Cindy talk about the...

Sometimes life brings us to a place where we can’t see what comes next. The problem feels too big. The options seem to have run out. And after loss—especially the loss of a husband—it can be easy to wonder if the life...

New Friends, New Season: Finding Connection After Loss After loss, friendships can change. Some longtime friends may live far away, some relationships may naturally shift, and the social life you once knew may no longer...

There is something uniquely comforting about a longtime friend — someone who already knows your story, remembers who you were before loss, and doesn’t need every detail explained. In this episode of A Widow’s Life...

Travel can be exciting, refreshing, and full of wonderful memories—but a little preparation before you leave can make the entire experience much more peaceful. In this episode of A Widow’s Life , Vickie and Cindy share...

When Everyone Else Is a Couple: Finding Your Place After Loss Being around married couples after losing your husband can bring up emotions you may not expect. You may feel uncomfortable, out of place, or like the “third...

Sundays can feel especially difficult after losing your husband. Sitting in church surrounded by couples may bring back memories of worshiping together, while returning home afterward can make the silence and loneliness...

Anxiety can feel overwhelming—especially when it begins affecting your thoughts, emotions, and physical body. In this vulnerable episode of A Widow’s Life , Cindy shares her personal experience with anxiety and the...

In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life , Vickie and Cindy welcome their friend Dee to share her powerful story of love, loss, faith, and finding purpose after becoming a widow. Dee opens up about meeting her...

In this episode of A Widow’s Life , Vicki and Cindy talk honestly about something many widows experience but may not always feel comfortable admitting: anger. Grief does not always show up as sadness. Sometimes it looks...

Episode Title: Rising Above Loneliness: Finding Connection, Purpose, and God’s Presence After Loss Loneliness can feel especially heavy in the evenings and nighttime after losing a spouse. The quiet settles in, memories...

In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life , Vickie and Cindy sit down with Susan Compton to hear how God carried her through the loneliness, heartbreak, and uncertainty of becoming a widow at just 53 years old. Susan...

Show Notes: Resilient, Not Just Strong When grief is fresh, even well-meaning words can land in unexpected ways. In this episode of A Widow’s Life , Vickie and Cindy talk about the difference between being called...

Show Notes: When the Quiet Gets Loud In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Life with Vickie and Cindy , Vickie shares a very real moment when grief unexpectedly rose up on an ordinary morning. What started as a...