Welcome to Redefining Widowhood.
My name is Carmen Andrea Harris.
This space was created in 2019, shortly after the sudden death of my late husband and father of my children.
At the time, I was 38 and our daughters were 4 & 7.
Widowhood changed my life.
But it didn’t end it.
At 46, I’m still becoming, still rebuilding, still living.
This is the story of life after loss—not a story of staying stuck in grief, but of rediscovering yourself, your faith, your joy, your purpose, and the courage to live again.
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Come along with me.
I’ll be sharing the real-life evolution of this next chapter:
Faith • Healing • Becoming • Wellness • Joy • Rebuilding
No perfect formulas.
No pretending I’ve figured it all out.
Just a woman living, learning, growing, and becoming again.


A monthly ministry gathering for widows of faith who are learning to live after loss.
Widowhood can feel incredibly lonely—even when you’re surrounded by people.
And sometimes, you don’t need another person telling you how you should be grieving. You simply need a safe place to exhale, be understood, hear from God, and sit among women who know what it means to live after loss.
This Monthly Ministry Meeting is a safe space created exclusively for widows of faith—to gather, connect, pray, be encouraged, and receive spiritual support wherever they are on their journey.
Whether you’re grieving deeply, healing and rebuilding, or learning how to embrace life again, there is room for you here.
Each monthly gathering may include:
A time of encouragement and ministry
Biblical reflection and spiritual teaching
Prayer
Honest conversation about life after loss
Opportunities to connect with other widows
Space to share, listen, or simply be present
Practical encouragement for navigating the different seasons of widowhood
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to be “over” your grief. And you don’t have to walk this road alone.
Come as you are.
Grieving. Healing. Living.
We’re walking this journey together.
Interested in joining us?
I’m currently exploring the best format, day, time, and structure for this monthly gathering. If you’d like to be considered for the Monthly Ministry Meeting, I’d love to hear from you.
As an Educator, M.A.T. and Certified Grief Counselor, I offer grief counseling & emotional wellness support for women and children through my company, Counseling With Carmen.
Learn more below.

It’s officially Hoodie season.
Love made you a Wife.
Loss made you a Widow.
Life made you a Warrior.
Make a bold declaration of faith, as you flow into Fall with Wife Widow Warrior Hoodie.

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