After the Loss: Solo Van Life, Grief, and the Nomad Widows
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For almost eight years, Laurie and her partner, Chad, planned their dream: sell most of what they owned, load up the van, and take off. They explored the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, New Mexico, and beyond. Five months into the trip, Chad died suddenly of a heart attack, leaving Laurie alone and facing a question no one prepares for: what now?
In this episode, Laurie shares what those first months looked like, how she regrouped while staying with a friend, and the moment she decided to get back on the road, this time on her own. Now, a year after losing Chad, she talks openly…
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