Hello. My name is Gina Lissone. I’m a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, certified grief educator, and the founder of Widow’s Journey: Reach One, Teach One, Inc.

Two years ago, my life shifted in ways I’m still learning to navigate. I became a widow. Since then, I’ve been walking a path that has been both painfully lonely and brave, as heavy as it is hopeful—pushing me forward and pulling me back, all at once.

In the rawness of those first few days and months, I lost my way. I lost my voice. I lost myself. The path to self-discovery has been anything but predictable. After facing multiple secondary losses, I managed to find the most important thing again: my voice.

In finding it, my goal is to share my journey with other widows. That’s why I’m starting this Substack—to share those words with you. Dear Widow is my heartfelt attempt to help you navigate grief’s uncharted waters. Here, I’ll send gentle letters—soft whispers of truth and hope that honor both the ache of loss and the possibility of rebuilding.

You can expect:

🌿 Weekly Letters – reflections on grief, hope, and the courage to keep going.
🌿 Pockets of Peace – small, tender reminders that you’re not alone.
🌿 Community – a place to feel seen and heard, one letter at a time.

For now, everything will be free—an open door for anyone who needs a safe space. If you’d like to support my writing and help me reach more widows on this journey, you can subscribe or share Dear Widow with someone who might need these words, too.

Subscribe below, and let’s walk this road together—one quiet letter at a time.

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Thank you for being here. Let’s find strength, hope, and quiet moments of peace together.

With love,
Gina