Anita and Mel are joined by guest Tina Newman for a real-talk episode on dating after widowhood—because it’s never as simple as “moving on.” They chat about how Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) can turn life upside down, what widows actually want, and how we decide what to do with our past when we start over.

This episode also gets into messy blended family stuff—stepkid issues, what happens when there’s no relationship with stepchildren after death, and the legal headaches that can come with it (yes, attorneys and all). And because this is Tina, you’ll also hear about her waxing life—because sometimes grief and dating conversations need a little humor and real-life chaos too.

*Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn

Sponsored by:

BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn

Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more!
http://www.patreon.com/wwdn

Need some Snarky Grief merch?
http://shop.widowwedonow.com

Wanna buy us tacos?
http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Follow our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow

Support the show

Meet our friend Kate. She's that cute friend that can fit in Anita's pocket but will pack a hefty throat punch if warranted. Kate's husband, Jeff, died by suicide at his place of work in 2024 after ingesting something called Kratom. In this episode, Kate shares what happened, what she wants people to understand about kratom, and the complex mental health struggles Jeff faced.

This is a raw conversation about what it means to be the one left behind after suicide: the shock, the guilt, the anger, the love, and the questions that can linger for years. Kate speaks with honesty about her grief, the grief of her two young children, and how she's learning to live big.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Outside the U.S., contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your country.

*Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn

Sponsored by:

BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn

Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more!
http://www.patreon.com/wwdn

Need some Snarky Grief merch?
http://shop.widowwedonow.com

Wanna buy us tacos?
http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Follow our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow

Kim Walker never expected to become a widow—especially not in the middle of an ordinary day. In this episode, Kim joins Anita and Mel from Germany to share the story of losing her husband, Lee, unexpectedly just one year ago as he was on his way to work. Whether it's Formula 1 racing, traveling the world, or spending time with her dog Lando, Kim is showing up for life while carrying heavy grief. Kim also opens up about something many people don’t realize: Germany has strict—and to many, surprising—rules around ashes after cremation. You might just be amused to find out how some people work around these restrictions so they can spread or keep some of their loved ones' ashes.

*Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn

Sponsored by:

BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn

Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more!
http://www.patreon.com/wwdn

Need some Snarky Grief merch?
http://shop.widowwedonow.com

Wanna buy us tacos?
http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow

Follow our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow

Support the show