About Me: The Runaway Widow
Hi, I’m Kristin, aka runawaywidow – and I’m so glad you’re here.
This blog began with heartbreak. After losing my husband unexpectedly, I felt like the ground had disappeared beneath me. I wasn’t sure where to go or how to keep living in a world that had suddenly changed so drastically.
But I knew one thing: I didn’t want to stay stuck in sadness forever.
I wanted to move forward—not move on and forget—but move forward with intention, purpose, and maybe even some joy.
Why Runaway Widow?
In the depths of grief, I did something bold—I booked a solo trip to Thailand. That journey, on what would have been our 27th anniversary, was the first time I felt a spark of healing. I realized that travel could be therapy, a way to rediscover who I was without the title of “wife.” The blog was born as a way to share those adventures, stay connected to loved ones, and begin my healing process through writing.
Since then, I’ve continued to write about:
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Healing after loss
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Travel as therapy
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The power of storytelling and support
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Creating joyful moments in retirement
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Empowering widows and women to embrace life again
What You’ll Find Here
Whether you’re a new widow, recently retired, or simply feeling like life hit pause, this blog is for you. My posts offer encouragement, practical tips, and real talk about navigating grief and building a new life:
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Personal stories about love, loss, and finding light again
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Travel inspiration for solo adventures and girlfriend getaways
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Self-care ideas and reflections on emotional healing
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Widow wisdom, shared from the heart and learned the hard way
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Encouragement to dream again, try new things, and rediscover YOU
You Are Not Alone
Grief can feel incredibly isolating—but please know, you don’t have to go through it alone. This community is here to lift each other up, to validate the hard days, and to celebrate the small wins as we move forward.
I write for widows. I write for retirees. I write for women who have been through loss, heartbreak, or big life shifts—and are now looking for meaning, connection, and maybe a little adventure.
Whether you’re planning your first solo trip, journaling your feelings, joining a new group, or just trying to make it through the weekend—you are brave, and you are moving forward. And that’s something worth celebrating.
Let’s Keep Going – Together
Subscribe to the blog, follow along on Pinterest or Facebook, and let’s build a space where healing and joy can coexist. The next chapter of your life might look different, but it can still be beautiful, exciting, and full of love.
Thank you for being here.
With hope and hugs,
Runaway Widow
Travel. Heal. Grow. Love Again.
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