Wisdom for the Widowed

 
 

When Aisling Pont and Maria Carr each lost their husbands in 2006, they were thrown into a life they never imagined — one marked by deep grief, confusion, and loneliness. What followed was nearly two decades of learning how to survive, adapt, and eventually, begin to rebuild.

Wisdom for the Widowed is the book they wish they’d had back then — a practical, deeply human guide to navigating the realities of life after loss.

Drawing on their own journeys and the voices of widows and widowers aged 25 to 55, Aisling and Maria share stories that are raw, relatable, and real. This book offers more than comfort — it offers direction. Through their work in counselling, peer support, and online communities, they’ve helped countless others find their footing after the unthinkable.

This is not a book about “moving on.”
It’s about moving forward — with honesty, self-compassion, and hope.

Whether you’re in the early days of heartbreak or years down the track, Wisdom for the Widowed meets you where you are and walks beside you.

For those living with loss.
For those supporting someone who is.
For anyone learning how to carry grief and live again.