Every Widow Thing
Every Widow Thing
Every Widow Thing
Episode 58: Healing, Heaviness, and the Holidays
1 hour 14 minutes Posted Dec 18, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Introduction and Setting the Scene01:18 Holiday Reflections and Family Traditions04:25 Traveling During the Holidays08:42 Experiences Over Material Gifts12:00 Navigating Grief and Parenting Challenges43:33 The Weight of Single Parenting52:55 Creating New Traditions and Moving Forward
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Grief doesn’t take a break for the holidays, and neither do the demands of parenting. Today, we’re opening up about the emotional rollercoaster of being the "only" parent during the most wonderful (and sometimes hardest) time of the year. We explore how to create new joy when the old traditions feel heavy, the power of community, and the beauty of prioritizing experiences over things. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of it all, this conversation is for you.00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:18 Holiday Reflections and Family Traditions04:25 Traveling During the Holidays08:42 Experiences Over Material Gifts12:00 Navigating Grief and Parenting Challenges43:33 The Weight of Single Parenting52:55 Creating New Traditions and Moving Forward