HOW TO DATE AFTER LOSS | Death of a spouse | Losing a Spouse | Greg Godsey

HOW TO DATE AFTER LOSS | Death of a spouse | Losing a Spouse | Greg Godsey
In this video, Greg shares his experience after the death of his spouse and how to date after loss. Losing a spouse is difficult enough, but losing your spouse can also mean you may want to date again. It isn't easy, but Greg has done it successfully and tells you how.
Link to our previous interview . How to Move Forward After Loss of A Spouse - Greg Godsey shares his story and inspiration
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Grief is a process. I help. I’m Catherine and my grief inspired me to lean into healing, learn from my grief, and teach others what I learned. It’s why I call my business Grief Inspired! When I lost my son in 2011, my world turned upside down. I lost all meaning in my life, and I couldn’t find the help I needed. Today, my mission is to help you move through the grief process and get back to living.

[@Wookinpanub235]

Dang man…those roses on the chairs got me choked up there.

[@greggodsey5113]

Thank you for that. Nora and I decided to do that to pay respect and show honor to those we've lost. I think it was simple, but beautiful. Greg.

[@jayneweathers]

What a great video!!! Thank you Catherine and Greg. I was listening to a song today that made me cry. It was called, Joy comes in the Morning , and then Greg said it here, so I take that as confirmation that it is true. It gives me hope. Congratulations on moving forward, and for allowing yourself to find new love. You said so many wonderful things in this video. I love your book analogy and how you don't forget about those previous chapters, but you build on them. Your life with Rene is part of who you are, and you honor her by acknowledging that. And you can't drive a car looking in the rearview mirror. Oh my goodness the white water rafting analogy really hit home and brought tears to my eyes. Your partner who used to be on your raft is gone and you're left alone trying to navigate this life. I will most certainly go look for your video from 2 years ago but I know I will be watching them over and over because there was just so much wisdom there. Thank you both again from the bottom of my heart.

[@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty]

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[@user-paw22]

Thank you for the encouraging words. Grief is a hard process, I’m 8 months in, but I want a future for myself. I am still alive, I want to live. Life is short, as we know, the future is so scary, to start over again. But the encouragement you have given us as to your journey, gives hope. Thank you.

[@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty]

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[@user-paw22]

Yes, I would love to join a group to help with my grief.

[@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty]

@@user-paw22 Fantastic. Please send me an email at [e-mail] and we can get you all the details!

[@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty]

Hi. Let's talk soon!

[@greggodsey5113]

Thank you for your kind words. Lord knows it’s not an easy road, but if you keep pushing forward, you’ll get through this. There will always be bumps in the road, but you’ll make it. Just keep pushing forward. Greg.

[@greggodsey5113]

Thank you Catherine for asking me to do this video. It is my hope that it inspires others to move forward in their grief.

[@jayneweathers]

Thank you so much Greg!❤

[@Suhani_Arora]

I'm sorry if I sound rude but isn't dating after you partner has died considered cheating on them? If I will find a new soulmate then will I be able to reunite with my late boyfriend in heaven? I believe in soulmates and I know he was my one. And we can't technically have more than one soulmate. Wouldn't that be very selfish to date someone else.

[@greggodsey5113]

@@Suhani_Arora Thank you for that question. I thought that at first as well. The truth is in the Wedding Vows. Which said I would be there in sickness and health until death do us part. Since Renee died, I fulfilled that vow and commitment. There will always be a place in my heart for Renee. But as we discussed early in our marriage, we wanted the other to find love again and remarry. So I’ve fulfilled that vow as well. I’m sorry for your loss. If you go back to the video, I explain the “Chapter Book” analogy. You don’t forget who did what in a previous chapter of a book you’re reading. The next chapter builds on those things. Keep in mind, just because this worked for me, does not mean it will work for you. I believe our lives are like the chapter book analogy. It is my hope that as you continue to write your next chapter, you find peace.

[@davidemery9317]

Greg, during those first two years when you said, "I did nothing," were you able to work? Did you have children you needed to care for? Were you able to do day-to-day stuff, even during those early dark days? I'm only 40 days into my wife's sudden and unexpected death from a brain hemorrhage on February 21, 2024. The pain and suffering and immense loss is overwhelming. Thanks for sharing your journey with everyone, and congratulations on your new love!

[@greggodsey5113]

David, your story of your wife's loss is tragic and brought tears to my eyes. I can't even imagine the heartache and stress you were under traveling and trying to save her life at the same time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know all to well what feeling lost is like. When Renee died, I had just been laid off from work and was on a 16 months of severance pay, so I was fortunate enough to have been home with her and not be working. Our daughter who was 16 at the time was home as well. My son was in school so he was away. My daughter watched in horror as I picked Renee up from her chair and began CPR. I was a former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) , former fire fighter and worked for an ambulance company. My daughter didn't understand what I was doing when I kept "kissing her and pushing on her chest". I explained that the kissing her was me trying to get air into Renee's lungs. I explained the pumping on her chest was moving blood to her brain and trying to restart the heart. I then sent her out to watch for the ambulance and fire dept. While I was able to restart Renee's heart, her airway was completely shut and I was unable to get air into her lungs. My daughter had seen CPR on Tv, but it's a whole different thing when you see it in person, especially on your Mom. This was very hard for her to understand which required therapy to help her through. Today she is a functioning, well rounded young lady (and beautiful like her Momma was). The day to day stuff was not really done, when it was, needless to say it was the bare minimum of efforts given.. I just sat in my chair, cried, and didn't speak to anyone. People from my church would come by and drop off food. I didn't even answer the door. I couldn't speak to anyone without crying so hard that nobody could understand me. Thankfully, I have friends in Australia who would text me and sometimes call me. They are 17 hours ahead of my time zone, so it was after midnight in California and Mid morning in Australia. Both Heidi and her husband John were instrumental in helping me by allowing me to vent, cry, vent some more and cry a whole lot more. It was during one of our conversations that I came up with the Whiter Water Rapids of Emotions, where your in the raft and now your partner who has been by your side helping you navigate the rapids of life, is no longer there. You need to lean on your friends who are there to help you. It's clear that you're going to hit a wall, but you hold on to the raft. When you hit the grief wall hard... you have your family and friends who will be there to pull you out of the water, which are your tears. David, you cannot see the end of the tunnel where you are, but that doesn't mean it's not there. Keep pushing forward and one day, whenever that is, you will see the light at the end. It's not going to be tomorrow, or maybe next year...(it took me 3 years), but if you keep pushing forward, you will get there. You can DM me directly from my Facebook Page. I'd love to see a pick of your family and to be able to speak to you directly. Take care my friend....you've got this. You're much stronger than you think you are. Keep pushing forward. Greg.

[@bickycelia]

Thank you for sharing this heartfelt ❤life❤ real 😮experience.This has encourage me a lot and this will certainly encourage others who are grieving🫶

[@greggodsey5113]

Thank your for your kind words. I hope this video, and the others that Catherine has posted, will continue to help and encourage you, and others that take the time to watch them. Greg.

[@bickycelia]

Appreciate his honesty and gre8 in being real👍

[@greggodsey5113]

Thank you for your kind words. Greg.

[@user-gt4ee1cm1c]

Thank you for the video nice story I dated one of my work colleagues last year I dated him 4 months after my partner passed away I dated him for only two months it didn’t work out he wasn’t nearly half the man my honey bear was I regret going out with him and sleeping with him I feel very guilty I wasn’t ready to date again so soon after losing him I miss him so much 😂❤

[@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty]

I think of it as collecting data. Be proud that you tried. You decided it wasn’t the right time. Please don’t feel guilty. You do you!

[@greggodsey5113]

Don;t let that get you down. We all make mistakes. If you learn from them, it will help you move forward. Don't beat yourself up over it.

[@bickycelia]

This gentleman certainly have lots of wisdom in all his responses.Gre8 video to help all the different hurting ones 🫶🙏🏼🙂💖

[@greggodsey5113]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them. Greg.

[@tonimartin2199]

Sometimes I just hate my life without my husband I’m trying hey be gone two years July 29 unexpected help me Jesus

[@greggodsey5113]

Toni, please dont hate your life...part of life is death, and I know it sucks, but you will make it. I'm praying for you. Greg.

[@vedrakuca]

Cahtarine i need help,i am sick to my stomach every morning i vomit i can't accept my husbands death..it has been over a year and i have this symtoms 3months now

[@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNulty]

Im so sorry this is happening. I have questions. Do you think being sick is because you are emotionally upset? Have you been to the doctor to make sure there isn’t something physically wrong?

[@vedrakuca]

@@GriefInspiredCatherineMcNultyIt is nothing physical...i talked to my pshylogost and I was told that I am sick of my life to take deep breaths ,nothing helps

[@greggodsey5113]

Vedra, I agree with Catherine, make sure this feeling in your stomach is not some kind of physical illness. That has got to be a priority. I also understand about that pit in your stomach, that lost feeling. Please keep pushing forward. I know you may not see the light at the end of the tunnel where you are now, but keep pushing forward and you will. You will stumble, but make yourself get up every time, and push forward. Little by little you will get through this. I pray it's sooner than later. Greg

[@vedrakuca]

@@greggodsey5113 thank you it is pshyosomatic,I am sick of my life...i have 2sons 13 and 17years old they miss their dad terrible..i Deal with their Grief also,i am so glad you find new love