Rebecca Soffer of Modern Loss

The Widowed Parent Podcast

I had such a great discussion with Rebecca Soffer for this episode. Rebecca is not a widowed parent, but many widowed parents and others turn to her book and her community, Modern Loss, for support and connection. And now, Rebecca has a brand-new book: The Modern Loss Handbook. It’s a beautiful, full-color book, and Rebecca calls it “an interactive guide to moving through grief and building your resilience.”

Some topics Rebecca and I discuss include:

• When she and I met at an event at The Riveter in Seattle on her first book tour, back in 2018;
• How lonely and disorienting it was when both her parents died when she was in her early thirties;
• Why she founded Modern Loss eight years ago;
• Why it’s important to normalize the conversation around grief and loss;
• Tips from the Modern Loss Handbook for finding support;
• Some ways that grief can impact friendships;
• Creating ‘bespoke holidays’ to remember our loved ones; and
• Why we should all create our own ‘grief manifesto.’

I hope you enjoy my discussion with Rebecca Soffer.

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