Living Forward

The Journal

Notes from the road.

Honest writing on grief, identity, and what living forward actually looks like — from someone who has walked it.

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What "Living With Grief" Actually Means

(And why it's not the same as moving on)

If you've ever been told it's time to 'move on,' you're not alone. It's one of the most common — and most painful — things widows hear. I want to say this clearly: moving on is not the goal.

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April 8, 2025