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Love After Loss: The Courage to Find Love After Widowhood (Ep #007)

grief and loss love older adults podcast May 05, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married for more than 50 years, become a widow, then have the courage to put yourself out there and find love again?

Well today is a very special day because I get to introduce you to Steve and Marie. A new couple who found love after loss in their late 70s. In today’s episode Steve and Marie share their love story and open up about their journey from grieving to finding love again.

Here’s a look inside my interview with Steve and Marie:

[03:52] After meeting Marie at the Elks Club, 3 years earlier, Steve got the courage to ask Marie out for a cup of coffee. Their love story starts here.
[06:15] Steve and Marie share the reactions of friends and family when they learned of Steve and Marie's romance.
[07:43] Mature love is different from young love; Steve and Marie share what it's like to find love at this stage of life.
[09:21] Each widowed after 50 or more years of marriage,...

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