TW: discussion of sudden death and grief. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Katie Sullivan to talk about the sudden loss of her husband, Hudson, and what life has looked like since while parenting through grief. Katie opens up about the identity crisis that comes with losing a spouse, the strange duality of feeling joy and grief at the same time, and the outpouring of support she received right after her loss (plus, the reality once everyone goes back to their own lives). She shares what has helped her through it all and what she'd want anyone supporting a grieving friend, or grieving themselves, to know.
Key Takeaway / Points:
How Katie met her husband and the life they built together
What happened the day of the accident
The different phases of grief
What to do for support of someone grieving instead of "let me know what you need"
The identity crisis that comes with losing a spouse
Learning to hold joy and grief in the same moment
Giving yourself grace as a solo parent grieving in real time
What she wants anyone who has lost a partner to know
10 Ways To Support Someone Who Has Lost A Spouse:
In the early days, focus on essentials.
Make specific offers, not open-ended ones.
Send the text.
When in doubt, ask.
Fill the quiet hours.
If you want to help long term, find a job to “own”.
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