Wife, Widow, Now What? Interview with Author Rachel Engstrom

FHM Episode #065: Rachel Engstrom never imagined becoming a widow at 31 years old. In her book, "Wife, Widow, Now What?", Rachel shares not only about her life and the way she supported her husband during his cancer treatments but she also gives you the tools to navigate your life while going through the process yourself. 

Meet Rachel: Rachel Engstrom M.S.W., C.H.E.S has written a groundbreaking memoir/self-book on her experience as a young cancer wife then widow. With the increasing number of young women and men becoming widows/widowers due to not only cancer and serious illnesses, but also now Covid 19, this resource is needed more now than ever. Rachel shares her journey in a raw and honest way, while providing step by step resources to help you navigate your own journey. Never before has there been a combination of the personal grit of the healthcare journey, along with steps on how to navigate treatment, diagnosis, the ins and outs of hospital life, employment, finances, insurance, self care, grief and loss and much more. You can find “Wife, Widow, Now What? 

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ABOUT YOUR HOST:

Tonya Murray is the author of Functioning Hot Mess: Embrace Your Inner Chaos and Be Enough in a World that Says You're Not. She's been helping families impacted by child sexual abuse for over a decade. Her experience has shown her that personal growth creates a ripple effect and positively impacts those around you. Her life coaching techniques have been shown to improve relationships, inner peace, confidence, and self-worth. Learn more about Tonya and how to work with her at The Heart of Confidence, LLC.

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