Widow's Voice

In With The Old 📜

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We are in it! A new school year, new challenges, a new routine. Very different from last year and that is, in our case, not a bad thing.

La Catrina

I am though, more exhausted than other exhausted days. For that reason, I decided to repost a blog from a few months ago where we got to do our Widowed Affirmations. 

I am truly fascinated by all of what I see in this Catrina. I see death, loss and grief, but I also see raw beauty, strength, life, color, and a certain kind of badassery.

All of it coexisting in one being. So here we go!

Repeat after me:

I’m a Bad🤨$$, you’re a Bad🤨$$, we are ALL Bad🤨$$es!!!

We can always use this reminder.

Wishing you the kind of day and week you need.

Hasta la próxima! Until next week✌🏼Peace.

Repeat After Me…👩🏻‍🏫

About Liliana Henao Holmes

HOLA, Bienvenid@s!
Welcome to this Widowed Warriors Wednesday corner, where I pour my bleeding heart out each week. I’m so glad you’re here, and I’m so sorry that you had to.

On December 3, 2023, my beautiful husband, Horace Riley Holmes Jr., died after living fully for three years with terminal brain cancer. I don't have to tell you this, but life since has been a journey of grief, rebirth, and learning how to breathe again.
Who am I? That is a great question! And one I’m still answering in the aftermath of utter loss and devastation. This is what I got so far: I’m a mostly sane, youngish widowed mom to two amazing teen humans (most days 😄) and one sweet Border Collie/Lab mix 🐾. I’m learning how to live fully again, one small, slow step at a time.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, raised in Mexico, and now rooted in the USA, I’m a journalist by trade, storyteller by heart, and a dancer, singer, and comedian in my dreams. I love salsa 💃🏽, laughter 😂, the beach 🏝️, deep friendships 🥰, and I am intentional about creating moments of joy.
My kids are my world. Faith, Framily, and Fun are my anchors. Most days, I choose to keep dancing, laughing, and living. And sometimes, I sit in the suck. Both are sacred.

I hope my sharing brings comfort and validation to your journey.

Would you say hola in the comments? I’d love to know your name, where you’re reading from, and the name of your person. Or simply share whatever you need to get off your chest. I'm ready!

🖤🤍❤️‍🩹 Wanna get in touch? Email [email protected] 🖤🤍❤️‍🩹