What happens when the life you thought you were living… suddenly changes?In this episode, we’re talking about grief, healing, and what it really means to rebuild a life after losing the person you thought you would grow old with.Today’s guest, Christy Kovel, was widowed at 46 after a 20-year marriage. In this honest and deeply human conversation, she shares what it was like to navigate the early fog of grief, learn to live alone, and begin redefining who she was without the role that had shaped so much of her life.We talk about the parts of grief people don’t always see… the loneliness, the identity shift, and the quiet work of moving forward. We also talk about something many people struggle with but don’t say out loud… the guilt that can come when joy starts to return.This is a conversation about loss, but it’s also about resilience, community, and the courage it takes to build a life again… even when it looks nothing like the one you planned.If you or someone you love is navigating grief, this episode will meet you with honesty, compassion, and hope.------Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this.http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/