The Journal
The Journal is where I write from the heart about grief, hope, and finding light again.
Each post links to my Substack, The Grieving Page, where I share my journey in the hope it helps you feel a little less alone.
How to Write a Pen Pal Letter When You’re Widowed
Learn how to write a pen pal letter when you’re widowed. Gentle guidance, letter writing ideas, and support for women coping with loss. ...more
Pen Pal Letters
February 22, 2026•5 min read
When Positivity Goes Missing
Eight episodes, too much wine, and a letter I didn’t expect to write. ...more
Day to Day Life
February 13, 2026•3 min read
3 Ways to Write Through Grief (That Don’t Involve Journaling)
When you’re grieving, people often tell you to write it out. To keep a journal. To pour your heart onto the page. But what if journaling doesn’t feel right? What if your words need a different shape, ... ...more
Day to Day Life
February 07, 2026•6 min read
5 Reasons to have a pen pal …. When You’re A Widow
The world feels different when you've lost your spouse or partner. It's a 'different' that can't be explained unless you know. But where do you find that someone who does know? ...more
Pen Pal
January 30, 2026•7 min read
When You’re Grieving, Is It Wrong to find Joy and Hope Again?
Live life to the fullest, be in the moment and look for the glimmers. But when you're grieving how do you do that? ...more
Hope in grief
January 23, 2026•6 min read
How to Write a Letter to Your Grief (and Why It Might Help You Heal)
A letter that I never thought I would write, but putting pen to paper allowed me to tell grief exactly what I thought of it. ...more
Grief Journal Activities
January 16, 2026•5 min read
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