Realities of Surviving Widowhood

from You Are More, With Emily Cave Boit · host Emily Cave, Stories and Strategies

Send a message direct to EmilyWhen your world ends in an instant, how do you begin again?Emily sits down with fellow widow Leslie Harter-Berg to talk about sudden loss, love after loss, and building a life that honors the past while embracing the present. Leslie shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her husband Ryan unexpectedly, the surreal experience of becoming a single mom overnight, and the bittersweet beauty of raising her boys with Ryan’s memory woven into their lives. Together, Emily and Leslie explore the complexities of widowhood—jealousy toward other widows’ journeys, the awkwardness of dating again, navigating anniversaries, and the healing power of humor, community, and storytelling. Listen For:5:05 The Day Everything Changed in Palm Springs7:21 Wearing the Widow Label for the First Time12:44 Sudden vs. Terminal Loss: The Unexpected Emotions20:24 Dating Again: From Fantasy to Reality25:06 Ryan’s Birthday Tradition: A Holiday of His Favorite Things30:35 Love After Loss Begins37:12 Balancing Two Loves in One Heart CONNECT WITH GUEST: LESLIE HARTER-BERGWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | Vimeo CONTACT EMILY:Instagram | Website

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