Living With Grief & How To Support Someone Who Has Lost A Spouse with Katie Sullivan

TW: discussion of sudden death and grief. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Katie Sullivan to talk about the sudden loss of her husband, Hudson, and what life has looked like since while parenting through grief. Katie opens up about the identity crisis that comes with losing a spouse, the strange duality of feeling joy and grief at the same time,  and the outpouring of support she received right after her loss (plus, the reality once everyone goes back to their own lives). She shares what has helped her through it all and what she'd want anyone supporting a grieving friend, or grieving themselves, to know.Key Takeaway / Points:How Katie met her husband and the life they built togetherWhat happened the day of the accidentThe different phases of griefWhat to do for support of someone grieving instead of "let me know what you need"The identity crisis that comes with losing a spouseLearning to hold joy and grief in the same momentGiving yourself grace as a solo parent grieving in real timeWhat she wants anyone who has lost a partner to know10 Ways To Support Someone Who Has Lost A Spouse:In the early days, focus on essentials. Make specific offers, not open-ended ones.Send the text. When in doubt, ask. Fill the quiet hours.If you want to help long term, find a job to “own”. Make concrete plans. Remember the kids on big days.Anticipate hard days that often go unnoticed.Keep showing up.Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers