Grief, rage and self-reinvention when a relationship ends. Writing as a technology of healing

I’m in conversation with Jessica Waite, best-selling author of The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards. Sean, Jessica’s husband of 17 years, died unexpectedly, and after his funeral, when some of his personal effects were returned, she started piecing together parts of his secret life. In this conversation we talk about how you put your life back together after a romantic relationship ends. What if it’s complicated by grief, shock, and infidelity? Jessica talks about the importance of feeling her feelings – including questioning her enoughness, and an act of revenge. We discuss the use of writing as a technology of healing. You’ll also hear how she’s navigating being thrust onto the world stage with her vulnerable story, and how she’s grounding herself. Compelling, thought-provoking, and insightful. Join us!

 

 

Links:
Jessica Waite’s website
Jessica Waite’s book
Jessica Waite on Instagram
Mark Silverman’s episode (he discusses “Morning Pages”)
Rosie Nixon’s episode (where she talks about life-changing lists)
Full episode of Janette Manrara from Strictly Come Dancing