Widower Grief Parenting Through Loss & Thriving After Tragedy
Grief is Not a Dirty Word Podcast | Hosted by Nick Gaylord
In this powerful episode of Grief is Not a Dirty Word, host Nick Gaylord sits down with widower, father, and author AJ Coleman for an intimate conversation about love, loss and the courage it takes to keep moving forward after tragedy.
AJ shares how he met his late wife, Cory, through online dating-and how he knew she was “the one” the very first night they met for dinner. What follows is a deeply sacred telling of their life together, including the unimaginable journey of walking alongside Cory as she battled terminal brain cancer. AJ reflects on the final moments they shared, the quiet goodbyes Cory said to their young daughter, and the strength it took to become a single parent while grieving the loss of his partner.
Beyond loss, AJ speaks openly about resilience while navigating life with a hearing impairment, raising his daughter through grief, and now preparing for the next chapter as she gets ready for college. This episode is a testament to enduring love, honest grief, and the possibility of growth even after profound heartbreak.
This conversation is not about “moving on” but learning how to live fully, love deeply, and thrive while carrying grief with you.
