Healing through words, one page at a time It’s funny how we evolve. I started journaling in college, mostly pouring my heart out after breakups or hurt feelings—writing was how I handled pain. Recently, I went back through those old journals. Some entries still carried the sting. Others stood as reminders. And a few made […]

An honest reflection on grief, loss, and the long invisible waiting that follows When someone you love dies, the world shifts in an instant. Nothing feels steady, and the waiting that follows can be just as painful as the loss itself. This is a glimpse into my own waiting room of grief, and what helped […]

Sometimes “I can’t” just means “I haven’t yet.” One of the first thoughts I had early in my grief was, What will I do now? The answers that echoed back were heavy and absolute: I can’t do anything anymore. My whole world ended. I will be sad forever. There is no more hope… nothing is […]

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

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 […]