Welcome to The Widows That Wine Together podcast. This episode explores something deeply personal and universally impactful—the death of a spouse, which research has consistently shown to be the number one most stressful life event a person can experience. Dr. Debra Oliver, professor at Washington University in St. Louis and an expert in grief and psychological resilience joins me to unpack the far-reaching effects of this life-altering loss—and why it's so important to recognize and talk about what really happens behind the scenes when you're the one left behind. Thank you for listening to this episode. If you find this conversation helpful, please share this episode with someone who might need to hear it.  If you have any questions on this episode please reach out to me at widowsthatwine@gmail.com.