November 1st 2023 is the second anniversary of the death of Dylan Scott Gillette, aged 34, from COVID. In this episode, released to honour his memory, his widow Julia talks to Sonya about being widowed at 34, after 4 months of marriage. She shares honestly and eloquently about the experience of her husband's illness and death. Julia explores the pain and trauma of being widowed too soon and how God weeps for us and with us in deep grief.

If you're interested in or affected by issues discussed on this podcast, please consult the following resources:

-Books-

A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser

Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff

Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart by Kenneth C. Haugk 

Sacred Tears by Lindsey Wheeler 

Ruthless Trust, The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning

Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa Moll

Luminous Dark by Alain Emerson

It's okay not to be okay by Megan Devine

Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies

-Podcasts-

The Nothing is Wasted Podcast

Widowed 2 Soon

-Organisations (USA)-

https://www.neveralonewidows.com/

https://perspectiveministries.org/

-Organisations (UK)-

https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/

https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/bereavement-support/widowed-young-support/

https://www.thebereavementjourney.org/

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

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