JessVsGrief

This space started as a place to write honestly about life after loss. My husband Rodney passed away, and learning how to rebuild my life without him has been the hardest thing I have ever faced. Writing has become one of the ways I process grief, make sense of the quiet moments, and remind myself that small steps forward still count.

JessVsGrief is where I share reflections about grief, healing, loneliness, rebuilding a life, and finding meaning again one day at a time. Some days are heavy. Some days are hopeful. Most days are a mix of both.

Rodney will always be part of my story and part of who I am. This blog is one of the ways I continue moving forward while still honoring the life we shared.

Life at Home

My home is full of animals who bring a lot of comfort on the harder days. I have five cats and a toy poodle puppy, and somehow every single one of them ended up with a food inspired name.

• Honey
• Cannoli
• Macaroni and Cheese, who mostly goes by Mac
• S’mores, also known as Lil Mama
• Alfredo, who we usually call FiFi

And then there is Biscotti, my apricot toy poodle who has a big personality packed into a very small body.

Life at home is pretty simple these days. You will find comfort food in my kitchen, quiet routines, and small moments that feel bigger than they used to.

Rebuilding

Right now I am in a season of rebuilding. I am slowly reopening my Etsy shop where I plan to create digital resources focused on rebuilding after loss. Many of the ideas come directly from my own experience navigating grief, loneliness, and learning how to start again.

This blog is not about having everything figured out. It is about being honest about the process.

Why This Blog Exists

If you are grieving, rebuilding, or simply trying to make it through a difficult season of life, I hope you find something here that reminds you that you are not alone.

This is my place to write, heal, cook, rebuild, and figure out what life looks like now.

A Few Quick Things About Me

Current season of life: rebuilding
Favorite quiet activity: writing and cooking
Something I believe in: small wins matter
What this blog is about: grief, healing, and learning how to live again after loss
Yes, all of my pets are named after food
Fall Sundays are for: Kansas City Chiefs football