Firsts Without You

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I open up about the “firsts” that followed after losing my husband the first Christmas, New Year’s, birthdays, anniversaries, and even Halloween. Each one carried its own kind of ache. I had so much love and support around me, but deep down, I just wanted him. I also talk about another kind of grief that often goes unnoticed the loss of health. Because sometimes we grieve our bodies, our strength, or the life we used to have, and that kind of pain is just as real and valid. This episode is about learning to sit with those feelings, honoring both the love and the loss, and finding small ways to heal through traditions, memories, and faith. I’ll also share a journal prompt to help you process your own “firsts” whether you’re grieving a person, a season of life, or even a version of yourself. Firsts are hard because they remind us of what’s gone , but they also remind us of what still matters.