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Widow Guilt & Moving Forward | Hope Speaker
Are you stuck replaying the past as a widow — the last words, the decisions, the day he died? Widow guilt can keep you anchored in shame and fear. But what if honoring him doesn’t mean living backward? What if he isn’t behind you… but ahead of you? This is a Biblical way to live forward in widow grief.

Rachel Powell
3 days ago4 min read


How the Church Should Support Widows: Empowerment
Widowhood changes everything — including how many women experience their faith & church. We're speaking honestly to the pain, confusion, & disempowerment many Christian widows face, while pointing to God’s heart for empowerment, dignity, & Spirit-led strength after loss.

Rachel Powell
Feb 118 min read


Healing Is Your #1 Job in Widowhood Grief | Hope Speaker
Feeling stuck in widowhood is common... But survival or even "functional" isn’t healing—and intentions don’t change grief. Healing must become your primary work- through what actually moves grief forward to HOPE.

Rachel Powell
Feb 44 min read


Widow Grief Support Group That Helps You Heal | Hope Speaker
Grief doesn’t soften just because time passes. Many widows are functioning, surviving, and carrying pain they don’t know how to release. This post shares why healing requires more than coping—and how a proven, action-based method can help widows finally experience relief, lightness, and hope again without losing love.

Rachel Powell
Jan 285 min read


Dating as a Widow: Lies We Believe About Being Unwanted | Hope Speaker
Widows who want to remarry often battle lies... Discover faith-centered widow dating advice rooted in truth, healing, and HOPE.

Rachel Powell
Jan 214 min read


Widow Support Groups: Relief & a Lighter Way Together | Hope Speaker
Widow support groups for Christian widows carrying deep grief. You don’t have to hold this pain alone—discover a tangible, hope-filled next step.

Rachel Powell
Jan 144 min read


Christian Widow Grief: Why Bypassing Pain Hurts Healing | Hope Speaker
Are you a Christian widow tempted to "stay strong" or avoid pain through grief? This post explores why bypassing grief can delay healing—and why mourning matters.

Rachel Powell
Jan 75 min read


How to Rebuild in Widowhood (Part 3/3): New Identity & Purpose
The 3 week series finale for Christian widows on a redemptive grief journey! Creating a life you love again with HOPE, vision, and confidence is possible—God’s not done with your story, sister!

Rachel Powell
Dec 31, 20257 min read


How to Heal Deeper as a Widow (Part 2/3): Tending the Real Wounds
Christian widow's guide to healing more deeply in grief, tending the right wounds, & rebuilding with God & others after loss. You don't have to accept pain & living an unhappy life as your future!

Rachel Powell
Dec 24, 20257 min read


How to Navigate Grief as a Widow (Part 1): Healthy Grieving
Guidance for Christian widows in healthy grief—avoiding numbness or despair & opening the door to HOPE & God’s presence... & laying the foundation for healing & rebuilding.

Rachel Powell
Dec 17, 20257 min read


Loneliness vs. Alone: A Christ-Centered Path to Healing for Widows
The difference is crucial- Learn how to break free from crushing loneliness, rebuild identity in faith, and step into hope, purpose, and connection.

Rachel Powell
Dec 10, 20257 min read


How to Respond to Insensitive Comments & Questions as a Christian Widow
Learn how to reply with confidence, boundaries, and Holy Spirit-led peace and strength.
P.S. One powerful mindset shift can shape your grieving experience!

Rachel Powell
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Thanksgiving in Widowhood: Gratitude & Grief
Navigate grief & gratitude: deeper than the "just be thankful" platitudes, and also lifted above being swallowed by pain in our loss. There is so much HOPE.

Rachel Powell
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Breaking Free from Guilt: A Guide for Christian Suicide Widows
A guide for Christian suicide widows to releasing guilt, embracing forgiveness, and finding hope-filled healing and freedom after traumatic loss.

Rachel Powell
Nov 19, 20256 min read


The Hidden Health Impacts of Widowhood: What You Need to Know
Widowhood impacts your body, too. Learn how grief changes health & what you can do to support and protect yours.

Rachel Powell
Nov 12, 20255 min read


A Widow's Guide to Dating Again: Navigating Love After Loss
Widowed & wondering about dating again? Get biblical wisdom, emotional readiness tips, & real talk on moving forward with confidence.

Rachel Powell
Nov 5, 20256 min read


How to Move Forward When You Feel Stuck in Widowhood Grief
Feeling stuck in widowhood grief? Discover 3 faith-filled steps to move forward, heal with hope, and rebuild life with Christ.

Rachel Powell
Oct 29, 20257 min read


Creating a Home That Heals After Loss: Reframing Spaces to be HOPE-filled
Create a home, or spaces within it, that are healing after loss. Discover faith-filled ways to bring light, hope, and peace back into your space in grief.

Rachel Powell
Oct 22, 20255 min read


What to do When Your Husband Dies (with a PDF Checklist)
When your world shatters, practical help matters. Start here, and get a free PDF checklist to guide you through the first steps of widowhood.

Rachel Powell
Oct 15, 20254 min read


5 Healing Essentials for a New (& Seasoned) Widows
Discover 5 holistic and faith-based essentials needed for healing, hope, and rebuilding life after the loss of your husband.

Rachel Powell
Oct 8, 20257 min read

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