Dating After
Death
About Me
Hi there. I am the author and creator behind Dating After Death; a community of individuals who have lost their "forever person." If you are checking out this page, chances are you've lost your person too. And I am genuinely, so sorry. I know the pain of widowhood, and I just want to tell you that you're not alone. I am also so glad you've found Dating After Death because of the loving community of individuals who are here too.
This community began on Instagram and continues to grow on other platforms and in other ways. I began posting as a way to process my thoughts, as I began dating after my husband's sudden death in 2020. I was in complete shock and survival mode for nearly a year before I felt any spark of life again. The idea of being with anyone other than my husband was awful, yet I knew there would be love again in my life. I have always been fond of love.
My dating began much sooner than I thought it would, after about 10 months, and far before I thought I was ready. An unexpected encounter with a friend peaked my interest, and highlighted my desire for companionship again. Once I decided to give it a try, I quickly found that I enjoyed dating.
It was insanely complicated, after 14 years of marriage, and remains complex in many ways. Learning how to "date online" for the first time, trying to decide how much I talk about being a widow, figuring out how to interact with a human through text first? All of it seemed totally overwhelming...and exciting.
Currently I am in a long-term and semi-long-distance relationship with a man I love very much. I call him my boyfriend. It still feels weird. We are doing things in an unconventional way (something the old-me would have NEVER understood), but in a way that works well for our current life circumstances. Turns out there are SO many ways to love.
I host a podcast, also called Dating After Death, where I speak with others who are navigating this complex journey to find love again. I hope you will give it a listen.
Widowhood is hard. Dating as a widow is the most complex thing I've ever done in my life. Every crazy thought I've had as a widow, has been validated by this amazing community of humans. I appreciate you and hope to connect with you soon!
