Feb 25 2025 98 mins
In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, we sit down with Jason and Kirsten Clawson, a couple who found love after profound loss. Both Jason and Kirsten lost their young spouses to cancer—Jason’s wife, Valerie, to stage 4 colon cancer, and Kirsten’s husband, Cody, to acute myeloid leukemia. Through unimaginable grief, they each navigated their journeys with resilience, eventually crossing paths in a widowed support group. Their connection, built on shared loss and deep understanding, led to an inspiring new chapter in their lives.
Jason and Kirsten open up about their personal experiences—Jason's struggle with masking his grief while raising two young boys and Kirsten's battle with isolation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the unique challenges of widowhood, parenting through grief, and ultimately, finding joy again. They also share how they blended their families, embraced their pasts, and continue to honor their late spouses in their new life together.
Their story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Through their Instagram page, @lightaftergrief, they offer support and guidance to others navigating loss, proving that love and hope can coexist with grief. This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss, is seeking connection, or simply wants to hear a remarkable story of love, healing, and new beginnings.
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