Moving through the fog of grief is a process like no other. There is no straight line through to the other side, whatever the other side is. Despite a plethora of resources for grief support, finding the right fit is critical and can require a mindset like Goldilocks – you may have to try several before you find one that is just right.

No one escapes loss or grief. At some point in everyone’s life, we are forced to endure sorrow. Grief is universal, but it is also an individual experience. When I first announced this project, I was overwhelmed by the massive support from friends as well as strangers – all understanding the spirit behind this initiative.

They were two friends of nearly three decades, both widowed within three years of each other. As they chatted, one woman shared that now, three years after her husband’s death, she felt as if she was beginning to heal. She credited her progress on her participation in a regular group discussion with other widowed men and women.