Dating After
Death

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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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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. 

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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.  

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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!