I am going to be really honest here, I was not interested in any group of widows especially from a woman who did not look like me. I had come across @Nathalie Doss Benson offer a day after I had changed my FB status to widow. What drew me to her was this glow on her face. She seemed joyful. I was not joyful at all. I was hurt, disappointed, angry and despondent. I wanted joy, hope again but I didn’t know where to start. I joined her 3 day challenge and was blessed to become apart of her offer. She guided us through being vulnerable, honest and opened to Gods will, love and mercy. We were able to connect through zoom calls once a week to a 3 day retreat with other women who are so much more than friends. They are my family. We encountered the presence of God in a very real way. This was my first trip alone that was just for me. Not my kids or grandkids. I chose life after walking through the valley of the shadow of death and was reborn a widow warrior. I am indebted to this group of warrior widows until my last breath!