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First Year Covered
widows rooted, covered, and seen
SUMMARY
Because every widow deserves to be rooted, covered, and seen.
Providing practical, emotional, and spiritual care for widows in their first year of loss through care packages, resources, and compassionate support.
The First Steps of Courage
Getting through the first month
Whether you saw it coming or not, nothing truly prepares you for this journey.
So much changes in an instant. Now, you are responsible for so much, so quickly, with so little mental, emotional, and, it seems like, physical bandwidth to do it. Grief is tiring. Allow yourself to cry and remember to breathe.
The shock of this journey is why we have prepared a concise list of things that need to be done in the first disorienting month. It's one page.
The checklist is not exhaustive, because you are already exhausted and need things in bite-sized chunks. After all, the elephant is eaten one bite at a time.
When you are ready to move forward, we are here to support you.
DOWNLOAD Month 1 Checklist to help guide you with what needs to be done in that first disorienting month.
Make Small Actions,
Get Big Wins
Deep Calls to Deep
Taken from Psalm 42:7, “Deep calls to deep” is poetic shorthand for a meeting point between the deepest parts of human experience and the infinite depth of God’s reality—whether in need, sorrow, or longing. It says, in effect: “From the depth of who I am, I am crying out—and the depth of who You are is answering me, even through these overwhelming waves.”
Deep Calls to Deep: Finding God's Presence in the Depths of Grief Devotional was created with widows in mind, especially those navigating the first year after loss, when the fog feels thickest and the waves feel relentless and your focus is the shortest.
Each day begins with a small, consistent action or goal called “Small Action, Big Win” to build confidence and momentum, reminding you of your strength and capacity to move forward even when healing feels overwhelming. From there, it's composed of brief, digestible, daily nuggets, that help prevent overwhelm, over 22 weeks, so you can stay connected to the one who will carry you through.
In the depths of grief, your cry rises to God’s depth of love. He sees you. He is with you. So, be encouraged. You are not alone.
GET the Deep Calls to Deep Devotional to to help you stay anchored in one of life's roughest storms.
When you are ready, let Dr. Alette help you to get your feet back under you with the Rooting Call
Signature Cornerstone Turn
The Rooting Call
A Signature Orientation Session for
First-Year Widows
You're not crazy. You are grieving.
This one-hour session is a gentle, faith-affirming introduction for any widow beginning the journey of grief.
The Rooting Call offers space to tell your story and begin your healing—without pressure, judgment, or unrealistic expectations.
In this sacred hour, we will:
Name what feels chaotic or confusing—
so you don’t have to carry it alone
Normalize your disorientation—
grief doesn’t follow rules, and neither should you
Offer a few simple rhythms that help you feel
more stabilized and supported
Remind you that you are not alone—
you are seen, covered, and held
Whether you’re overwhelmed by logistics or emotions (or both), this call provides the compassionate pause your soul needs. If you need to talk more after our time ends, we can schedule a follow-up session.
You don’t have to figure everything out right now.
Let’s start by catching your breath.
Find support in the First Year Covered Community
You Found a Light in the Darkness
A Free Support Space for Widows in Their First Year
The first year of widowhood can feel isolating—especially after the initial support fades and the world expects you to “be okay.”
The First Year Covered Community exists so you don’t have to walk this season alone.
This is a free, gentle space created specifically for widows navigating their first year of loss. There is no pressure to show up a certain way, no requirement to participate, and no expectation to have the right words.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
What This Community Is
The First Year Covered Community is a place where you can:
Ask questions without feeling burdensome
Share what’s heavy—or say nothing at all
Vent, reflect, or simply read and rest
Access resources designed for the first year of grief
Be reminded that what you’re feeling is normal—and that you are seen
Some days you may want conversation.
Some days you may just need quiet reassurance.
Both are welcome here.
What This Community Is Not
Not a place where you’re expected to “move on”
Not a space that requires constant engagement
Not a commitment you have to manage
This community is here to support you—not to add to your load.
Why It's Free
The first year brings enough decisions, responsibilities, and emotional weight.
This space is offered freely so you can receive support without another obligation, expense, or pressure.
Consider it a soft place to land.
You Are Covered
Whether you join to participate, observe, ask, or simply know the space exists—
you are welcome.
You don’t have to figure out the whole year today.
You don’t have to be strong here.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Join the First Year Covered Community
A space to be seen, supported, and gently held -- one day at a time.
She Turned Ministries, Inc.
Based in Sanford, Florida
A 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization
EIN 39-3238633
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