Debbie Weiss on Widowhood and Self- Discovery

In this episode of the "Teaching Journeys Podcast" Dave Roberts’ guest is Debbie Weiss, author, former lawyer, and widow who turned to writing after the tragic loss of her partner. Debbie shares in detail about her late partner, George, a tech genius and her partner of 32 years. She discusses the process of dealing with grief, caregiver guilt, loneliness and how she navigated the world of online dating. Debbie recommends finding oneself and building a full life before dating again post loss. She also discusses her book "Available As Is", giving insights on her life after George's passing and offers hope to others dealing with similar experiences.Debbie's Bio and Contact InformationDebbie Weiss turned to writing in 2013, when she lost her partner and high school sweetheart of 32 years and found herself on her own for the first time in her life. She is the author of “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love” about creating a new life and finding hope after widowhood. Her writing has been published in the New York Times' “Modern Love” column and Huffington Post among other publications. A former lawyer, she's proudest of earning her MFA in creative writing in 2020 at age 56.Website: Debbie Weiss AuthorFacebook: Debbie WeissInstagram: Debbie Weiss AuthorLinkedIn: Debbie Weiss WriterTikTok: @dweisswriterThe Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platforms.To find out more about Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com and psychologyprofessorandminister.com