Description

Content warning: Domestic Abuse, Alcohol/Drug Addiction, Death

Stephanie Jordan shares her journey through two marriages overcoming codependency, domestic abuse, addiction, and the sudden loss of her second husband. She discusses the challenges of healing from trauma, codependency, and the many misconceptions about widowhood and how to comfort those grieving.

Additional Links

• Find Stephanie at www.thestephaniejordan.com
• On Instagram at instagram.com/thestephaniejordan
• On Facebook at facebook.com/thestephaniejordan
• Buy Di's books or contact her about speaking opportunities on her website: ⁠diciruolo.com⁠

Episode Takeaways

• Our trauma often impacts the choices we make in our early relationships, but healing is possible.

• Divorce and widowhood are not the same, and the emotional toll of losing a spouse is profound.

• Supporting someone who has experienced loss requires empathy, understanding, and respecting their unique journey.

• Taking care of oneself and setting boundaries is crucial in the healing process.

• Widows and widowers often lack the necessary support systems to help them navigate the challenges of loss.

• Grief can be overwhelming and have a profound impact on both the mind and body.

• Supporting those who have lost a loved one requires empathy, understanding, and a willingness to be present in their grief.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Background

03:33 – First Marriage and Divorce

09:46 – Second Marriage and Overcoming Addiction

18:11 – Loss of Second Husband

25:00 – Misconceptions about Widowhood

30:07 – Supporting Those Who Have Experienced Loss

31:35 – The Disconnect from Death in Modern Culture

32:29 – Lack of Support for Widows/Widowers

33:28 – The Overwhelming Impact of Grief

34:34 – The Spiritual Impact of Death

35:38 – Supporting Those Who Have Lost

36:36 – Comforting Others in Grief

38:28 – The Disappearance of Community

39:49 – The Lack of Support from Friends

42:47 – The Need for Better Support Systems

45:27 – The Disconnection from Death in Society

46:44 – The Importance of Being Present in Grief

47:28 – Connecting with Stephanie Jordan