I hope you're ready to listen in on an honest conversation about grief, growth, and finding new footing after profound loss! I had the privilege of interviewing Linda Davis this week. This chat was rich in wisdom — not just about surviving widowhood, but about rebuilding yourself in the years that follow.

Linda dropped more than a few gems that anyone moving through monumental change might want to tuck away for later. Here are the five that most spoke to me:

1. Baby Steps Are Legit Steps
   She let herself take things minute by minute. She honored what her instincts and emotions needed, one afternoon or evening at a time. You get to move slowly. That’s not failing; that’s surviving.
2. It’s Okay to Change Up Your World
   Guilt about rearranging your physical space? Let it go. Linda realized she needed her surroundings to reflect this new phase of her life.
3. Pour Out Your Grief (In Whatever Medium You’ve Got)
   For Linda, collage became a unique lifeline — a way to track the rollercoaster of emotions after loss, visually and creatively.
4. Follow Your Instincts, and Let Spiritual Growth Surprise You
   Linda described how loss cracked her open spiritually — even when she hadn’t thought a lot about such things before. Unexpected “signs” from her late husband, new feelings of connection, and a deeper sense of presence in the world around her emerged.
5. Give Yourself Permission to Rebuild — and Love Again
   You are allowed to create a 2.0 version of yourself! Rebuilding takes confidence, but also courage to be a beginner. Don’t pressure yourself to know all the answers, and don’t apologize for whatever timeline, efforts, or interests emerge as you rebuild.

It’s a complicated, deeply personal road — but if Linda’s experience holds anything universal, it’s that healing and possibility co-exist. If you or someone you know needs encouragement after loss, please pass this episode along! There’s wisdom in every step!

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