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Post Holiday Musings
Y'all. We did it. We made it through the holidays. This time of year hits differently after loss. Things that used to be happy feel hollow. The darkness feels oppressive. I am so proud of us for making it through another round, turning over another calendar page to a new year. My husband Derek died January 2nd, 2017. I start every year with this anniversary and this reminder of loss. I've always joked that it is the shittiest way to start the new year. While I still hold to t
Avalon Shedivy
Jan 132 min read
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Grief is Weird
When my husband died, I carried his ashes around with me for months. I figured I was carrying him around emotionally, might as well do it...
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Jul 1, 20253 min read
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Episode One now available on Spotify
We got there! After months of preparation and a handful of interviews, episode one of Perks of Being a Widow podcast is available on...
Avalon Shedivy
Apr 30, 20251 min read
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Widowhood is Hard to Edit
I knew this in theory but I am seeing it in practice. As I continue the editing phase of this podcast, I'm realizing just how nonlinear...
Avalon Shedivy
Apr 14, 20251 min read
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