07/03/2026
What is it like to become a young widow overnight?
At 31, Lisa lost her husband Alan to su***de. There was no note. No warning signs. Just a knock at the door from police. Life has never been the same again.
In this raw and deeply honest episode of Speaking of Su***de, Lisa shares what it means to grieve a spouse to su***de while raising three young children. She talks about:
• Su***de bereavement and unanswered questions
• Becoming a single parent overnight
• Complex PTSD and intrusive thoughts after traumatic loss
• The stigma of being a young widow
• Parenting children who grieve differently
• Finding peer support and creating The Widow Diaries
Lisa describes widowhood as feeling “like a pair of scissors split in half.” Every decision, every plan, every part of life once shared — suddenly carried alone.
This conversation is for anyone navigating grief after su***de, supporting someone who is, or wanting to better understand the realities of young widowhood and mental health after loss.
🎧 Listen now : https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a2374861-0035-44e4-b596-0b29182fa642/
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