BONNIE BELLAIRS-REED
MOTHER | WIDOW
LIFE'S UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
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You lost your person.
Now what?
No one prepares you for the life that comes after losing your spouse.
You may be wondering:
Who am I now?
How do I do this alone?
Why don't I feel like myself?
What happens next?
You don't have to have the answers today.
You don't have to navigate this alone.
I've walked this road
I'm sorry you're here. But I'm really glad you are.
I know how hard it can be to reach out for the first time. It can feel scary. You may not know what to expect, what to say, or even if you’re ready.
Hi, I’m Bonnie, and I’m a widow.
In 2022, I became a widow when I lost my husband, Michael at the age of 49. He wasn't just my husband, he was my person, my best friend, and someone who had been part of my life since I was 5 years old.
In the begginning I remember the confusion, forgetfulness, the loneliness, the exhaustion, the “widow brain,” and wondering how I was supposed to live in a life I never planned for.
That is why I founded Life’s Unexpected Journey, to help widows understand their grief, navigate the life they never planned for, and, when they’re ready, discover what comes next.
I can't take away your grief. And I won't try to fix you.
But I can walk beside you, help you understand your grief, give you practical tools to navigate the hard moments, and remind you that you don't have to figure this out alone.
You were never supposed to know how to do this.
Widow to widow, we need to feel understood. We need someone who gets the things we don't always say out loud. Someone who knows this isn't something you just “get over.”
You don't need to explain yourself here.
grief Coffee Chat
A place to talk
For those moments when grief feels especially heavy and you just need someone who understands. A one-hour, one-on-one conversation where you can talk openly, be heard, and not have to explain yourself.
Widow Support Circles
"Widow to widow"
There is something powerful about being in a room with women who just get it. My circles are a place to talk honestly, share what you're experiencing, listen to others, and realize you're not alone in this. You don't have to have the right words or know exactly what you need.
Grief Coaching
There comes a time when you may start asking, “Who am I now?” or “What do I want my life to look like?” Grief coaching gives you space to explore those questions, find your footing, and begin creating a life that feels like yours again.
Aurora P, TX
“The biggest part of why the Widow Support Circles mean so much to me, is that we're not only witnessing each other's grief, but we get to witness each other surviving"
Krystal B, Canada
"I cannot express how wonderful it is to have a space of caring and understanding women to speak freely and validate my feelings"
Jean B, CA
"It was so helpful to meet other ladies like me. I have a sense of connection. I now see that I am not alone."
Sherri G
"You have been such a treasure for me,
Bonnie the last few months! I cannot even express how much you have helped me."