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Grief alone is heavy enough. Add menopause, and the weight can feel unbearable. In this post, I share my experience of navigating both at the same time—and what I’ve learned about survival, strength, and finding clarity along the way. Read more at my Substack

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September 10, 2025

Grief, Menopause & Me: Carrying the weight of both at once

This episode of The Voice of Uniondale is one of strength, healing, and community 💛. I’m honored to welcome two incredible women who are turning their personal grief into purpose and impact 🌟 In this heartfelt conversation, Gina and Dina talk about building community through grief, creating culturally sensitive support systems, and why sisterhood and […]

Grief-Corner

August 20, 2025

Podcast Episode – Gina Lissone & Medina Fonville on Grief, Healing & Hope

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In the early days of my widowhood, my faith felt shaken. I was angry at God, and I couldn’t see how He could be anywhere near my pain. After the funeral, the calls and visits faded. The world moved forward — and I was left standing in the middle of a life that felt completely […]

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August 20, 2025

When the Silence Comes

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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 […]

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June 13, 2025

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