Blizzards and french fries for dinner? There's nothing wrong with that!

In this heartfelt episode, we welcome back Christie Salava for an honest conversation about solo parenting after loss. Christie, who lost her husband Andy to cancer in 2020, opens up about the ups and downs of raising young children while processing her own grief.  Christy shares personal stories, confessions, and wisdom—reminding listeners that there’s no handbook for widowed parenting, but there is always hope!

Listen in as we chat about:

• Christie’s journey as a widow and how she navigated sharing her husband’s illness and passing with her young children (ages 7 and 9)
• The struggle of “getting through the day”—from chicken nuggets for dinner to hiring a nanny just to grocery shop alone
• Honest confessions: hiding in closets, anyone??? And feeling the pressure to “not screw up” your children for life
• How Christie learned to balance talking about grief openly with her kids versus letting them be normal kids and honoring their unique ways of processing loss
• Special ways they honor Andy’s memory on milestone birthdays, such as custom engravings in his handwriting and heartfelt blessings
• Advice for other widowed or solo parents: embracing imperfection, evolving as a family, and trusting that joy and love will return

This episode is a comforting, candid look into the realities of widowed parenting—and a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, families can discover new meaning, resilience, and togetherness.

Tune in for support, solidarity, and hope, whether you’re newly widowed or years down the road!

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