ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Grief doesn't follow a calendar, but life still does. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays: they keep showing up, whether you're ready or not.
This week Aisha Thomas, widow and author of The Widow's Truth, talks about what she calls the "calendar of landmines": the firsts, the bittersweet milestones, the dates tied to your person, and the old losses that resurface without warning.
You'll hear why every Father's Day, Aisha sends her kids photos of themselves with their dad, even ones they've seen before, and why her kids say it never gets old. She also shares the one thing she believes friends and family can do that matters most: remember the date. If a hard date is coming up for you or someone you love, this conversation offers real, gentle ways through it.
00:00 — How Grief and Joy Exist in the Same Moment
03:51 — Why Aisha Thomas Wrote The Widow's Truth
06:29 — Understanding the "Calendar of Landmines" in Grief
09:04 — How to Recognize a Grief Landmine Before It Hits
11:14 — How to Create New Traditions After a Loss
20:37 — What to Say to Someone Who's Grieving
23:09 — A Father's Day Tradition That Keeps Grief and Love Together
24:46 — Aisha's Love Letter to Her Husband and Advice for New Widows
Interested in Aisha's book: The Widow's Truth: What to Do When You Lose the Love of Your Life? Click here.
