Karen Chase

Grief is sadness, yes, because you miss the person you loved, but it is also anger, because something precious was taken from you without your consent. It is fear, because you couldn’t stop the worst from happening, and now your heart wonders what else might be beyond your control. It is guilt, because your mind replays every moment, searching for something you might have done differently. Grief is disorientation, because the world no longer works the way it used to. It is judgment —...

Losing someone you love changes everything. It’s like the ground beneath your feet shifts, and suddenly, the map you once followed is gone. Three years in, you might feel like you’re stuck between the past and the future, unsure how to move forward. But here’s the thing - life after loss isn’t about forgetting or moving on like nothing happened. It’s about redefining your purpose and finding new meaning in the chapters ahead. Let’s talk about how to embrace this journey with warmth, hope,...

Losing someone you love changes everything. It’s like the ground beneath your feet shifts, and suddenly, you’re standing in a place you never expected to be. Three years in, the rawness might have softened, but the question remains: Who am I now? Redefining identity after loss isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about weaving your story into a new tapestry, one that honors what was and embraces what can be. Redefining Identity for Widows: The Journey Begins When I first faced life after...