joy after loss - michelle rigden
widowhood journey - michelle rigden

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grief and gratitude together - michelle rigden
grief and gratitude together - michelle rigden

About Me

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I'm Michelle, I love exploring new ideas and different perspectives on life.

I'm a business owner, mother and widow who is passionate about living well after experiencing loss, change, disappointment, or failure.

Facing the wobbles and nurturing ourselves through difficult situations, I believe, is paramount to finding optimism, strength and joy after loss.

My mission is to empower people to navigate life after a spouses death, with light, strength & peace to glide graciously into their next chapters…embracing grief & gratitude together.

Helping those living with broken pieces to embrace life with resilience and joy, to gracefully glide through life’s chapters and shine!

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  • “I love your zest for life & hope some of your positivity rubs off onto me“

    Joanne McShane

  • "Michelle, your words are such an inspiration and comfort. Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us."

    Rachael, Facebook

  • “Lovely words and sentiment...just the words I need at the moment...”

    Lisa, Facebook

  • "Beautiful analogy, thank you. A good reminder to not 'bolt the gate'"

    Zoe, Facebook

  • "You have a way with words. Let's open those gates and the adventure can begin"

    Fiona, Facebook

  • "Thank you for your posts Michelle. They are so thought provoking and supportive.

    Marta, Facebook

  • "Thank you Michelle, I love reading and really appreciate your posts. Always so beautifully written."

    Lisa, Facebook

  • "Thank you for reaching out and sharing your story.. it’s very helpful to me!"

    Nina Sevem Hudson

  • That was beautiful and really hits my heart (in a good way) because it helped me see things in a different way. Especially the part of the before and after. Thank you.💜💙

    Elizabeth Perez Sinclair

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Give me just a little more time ..
Give me just a little more time ..

A little bit more time, if only. How many times have you longed to turn back the clock, to squeeze more in… than time allowed….

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Let’s try this …
Let’s try this …

My life must surely be over, done. The end of the road. My world has fallen apart, I’m exhausted, depleted of every scrap of energy.

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Struggling ?
Struggling ?

The struggle is real, grief magnetises struggles faster than it can find space for them.

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Behind the scenes …
Behind the scenes …

Realising that having the ability to find a way to view things, that allow in light, joy, healing & positivity … finding a reason to skip, feel lighter. Is found by many as incredibly irritating.

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Grateful ..
Grateful ..

Heaven has created two ties, in under two years. This in many ways is seen as … you just couldn’t make this up ! Why … how… really ? Life is so cruel, unfair, tragic.

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Angel wings …
Angel wings …

Heaven sent me strength, it somehow guided & watched me. I was led to a beautiful soul who for the past 13 months has provided hope, love, & light to my world.

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That’s life ….
That’s life ….

Our new lives can seem, unwanted, mysterious, stressful & unfathomable.

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Showing up …
Showing up …

Life goes on … A phrase my LH drilled into me in his last weeks, he knew his was nearing the end however was fully subscribed to the fact that life will & must go on for everyone left.

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