Kendra & Amanda “Widowhood”

06/29/2025

Carefree Sunday 😇🙌🏽

05/05/2025

04/07/2025

This weekend, we took time to celebrate Mike’s life and the incredible impact he’s had on our family. We shared stories, laughed through tears, and held onto the beautiful memories that continue to bring us comfort.

I feel so deeply blessed to have had 23 amazing years with him. As I look ahead toward the future, I carry him with me—always. One hand reaching forward, and the other gently extended behind me… still waiting for his.

04/06/2025

It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since I lost you, Mike. Thinking back to that day fills me with such deep sadness and a sense of emptiness. My world has shifted in ways I never imagined, and I often find myself longing for the life we shared and the person I was when we were together. Letting go of the dreams and plans we made has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced.

You were more than my partner; you were my confidant, my rock, my person. The void left by your absence is something I feel every single day. Yet, amid the grief, I’ve discovered a resilience I didn’t know I had. I’ve tackled challenges that seemed insurmountable, and while there’s a sense of pride in that, there’s also a lingering ache because I had always envisioned us facing life’s hurdles side by side.

Nights are still the hardest. I often wake up reaching for you, only to be met with the cold reality that you’re not there. The weight of that realization can be overwhelming, making me feel like I’m in a constant battle between moving forward and holding on to the past. But I remind myself that it’s okay to seek help, to lean on others, and to take each day as it comes.

While the pain of missing you hasn’t diminished, I’m learning to navigate this new path, step by step. Healing isn’t linear, and some days are tougher than others. But with each passing day, I find small moments of peace and glimpses of hope. I carry you with me always, and your love continues to guide me as I journey towards healing.

04/03/2025

4/6/24

03/11/2025

This is the most accurate quote I’ve seen.

03/03/2025

Respectfully we don’t have to be friends!!

01/11/2025

After losing a spouse, the world expects you to eventually “move on,” but what they don’t tell you is how exhausting it can be to fake happiness just to make others comfortable.

There are days when you smile through conversations or laugh at jokes, but inside, it feels hollow. The pressure to appear “okay” can be overwhelming because people don’t always know how to handle your grief. They want to see you happy, and sometimes it’s easier to pretend than to explain that you’re still breaking inside.

But here’s the truth: no one should have to fake happiness. Grief isn’t something you get over—it’s something you carry. Some days the weight is lighter, and other days it feels impossible to bear.

To anyone faking happiness because it’s easier than being honest: you’re not alone. Your feelings are valid, and you deserve the space to grieve in your own way and at your own pace. Healing is hard & You’re allowed to feel everything—grief, anger, love, and even joy—without pretending.

01/05/2025

I will be participating in a TikTok live event this Monday, January 6 at 7 PM Eastern standard time. Please hop on and feel free to ask myself or the Tina any questions. As you know, we are an open book.