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Battling Brain Cancer, Grief, and Finding Faith: Ilissa’s Journey of Healing
In episode 120 of The Brave Widow Show, Emily sits down with Ilissa, a widow who shares her emotional journey through the challenges of widowhood, battling grief, and supporting her husband through his battle with brain cancer.
Ilissa recounts the highs and lows of her husband’s health, including their experience with clinical trials, hospice care, and the overwhelming grief that followed his passing.
Despite these challenges, she found faith, resilience, and ultimately, a path to healing.
If you're struggling with grief, guilt, or searching for faith after loss, Ilissa’s story will inspire you to embrace your emotions, find strength in your faith, and take steps toward building a life filled with joy again.
Key Topics Covered:
* Battling Brain Cancer and Coping with Illness
* The Role of Faith in Overcoming Grief
* Navigating Hospice Care and End-of-Life Decisions
* Spiritual Moments During the Final Days
* Advice for Widows, Widowers, and Anyone Facing Loss
01:58 Meet Ilissa: A Journey Through Widowhood
02:24 Ilissa's Background and Early Relationship
03:21 The Battle with Brain Cancer Begins
07:01 A Roller Coaster of Health Challenges
15:16 The Final Years and Clinical Trials
23:42 A Day of Major Decline
24:04 Personality Changes and Challenges
24:23 The Incident in the Ditch
25:19 Struggles with Emergency Services
27:57 A Hematoma and Hospital Visits
28:43 The Tumor's Growth and Seizures
31:05 Entering Hospice Care
33:00 Family Tensions and Hospice Decisions
36:45 Chris's Final Days and Spiritual Moments
40:09 Funeral and Eulogy
43:00 Advice for Widows and Widowers
46:55 Brave Widow Membership Community
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Hey hey, I’m Emily Tanner. I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary. Nathan and I have four beautiful children together, and my world was turned completely upside down when I lost him.
Now, I love my life again! I’m able to experience joy, achieve goals and dreams I thought I’d lost, and rediscover this next version of me.
I did the work.
I invested in coaching for myself.
I learned what I needed to do to move forward and took the steps.
I implemented the tools and strategies that I use for my clients in my coaching program.
This is for you, if:
* You want a faith-based approach to coaching
* You want to move forward after loss, and aren’t sure how
* You want to enjoy life without feeling weighed down by guilt, sadness, or regret
* You want a guide to help navigate this journey to the next version of you
* You want to rediscover who you are
* Join the Brave Widow Community: www.bravewidow.com/join
* Schedule a consult with Emily: calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call?month=2024-08
Find and take the next steps to move forward (without “moving on”).
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  • @dancingdog6732
    @dancingdog6732 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Yes you are correct. I miss my dear husband so much

  • @venessatalbert9232
    @venessatalbert9232 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @venessatalbert9232
    @venessatalbert9232 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @venessatalbert9232
    @venessatalbert9232 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @rl8073
    @rl8073 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm so glad that God performed a miracle in my life through the hands of a Christian doctor. I thank god and give him all of the glory knowing that my wife doesn't have to brave this world without me being here. I know first hand that some things are worse than death and I thank god that I don't have them living over my head any longer. Amen.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s amazing! You’re right there are things worse than death. I’m so glad you received a miracle.

  • @diannebertold3602
    @diannebertold3602 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amen!

  • @diannebertold3602
    @diannebertold3602 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Exactly! Life goes on.

  • @malletandchisel5154
    @malletandchisel5154 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s the right decision. None of us would want our wives to never be happy if we weren’t around. My best for joy, when it comes. ❤

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I am in a place of joy and peace now. ❤️☺️

  • @debpeterson4173
    @debpeterson4173 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am so thankful you shared your experience. I lost my husband 15 months ago and hearing your explanation of why God didn't save your husband really made me see things in a different way. Even though I knew the things you mentioned were true at the time, it still didn't stop me from asking God why he didn't save him. Your story gave me some clarity. Thank you.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m so sorry for your loss and glad that Kelli’s story resonates with you. It’s such a challenging time and experience. My heart goes out to you.

  • @maybethgaikens7143
    @maybethgaikens7143 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts... As a new widow of only a few months who has been feeling let down and abandoned by most family and friends, you have given me a lot to think about... I know I am not ready to take action and to step out from under this rock of loneliness yet... But you gave me a perspective that would not have occurred to me on my own... I used to consider myself a fairly strong woman and pretty resilient... But this has pulled the ground out from under me... You are making me realize that it is up to me, to take action against this loneliness, with some very wise suggestions... I really needed this... And I am very grateful to you for reminding me that even though I feel like my life is out of control at this time of my grief... Ultimately it is up to me to LIVE my life... You have just given me some very badly needed hope... Many blessings to you on your own journey of healing❤

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are so welcome. I’d love to talk with you and give you a big hug. This journey is so heavy and hard at times, and I’m so glad you found some hope that there is a way to something better. You are so right about the action… it starts with healing your heart. ❤️‍🩹

  • @maybethgaikens7143
    @maybethgaikens7143 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for your video... I look forward to viewing them all... I wish you peace and healing ❤️

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are so welcome. I’m here to support you in your journey.

  • @maybethgaikens7143
    @maybethgaikens7143 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just lost my husband 2 months ago... The feeling of becoming invisible to most of the people that I have loved for so many years, is an added grief... No phone calls, no texts, or offers of help of any kind... I had a celebration of life for him 3 weeks ago, and many people did show up... But now that all of the preparation that kept me busy is over with, and there are all these silent days of staggering loneliness, I am simply lost... Watching your video makes me wish I could say the things you suggest to someone who would care... But thank you for helping me understand that's some of what I am feeling is not really unusual as far as feeling detached from normal life anymore... I wish you and all who are viewing your video peace and healing❤

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I read a statistic that widows lose 75% of their social circle in the first year. It’s heartbreaking. I do have a family and friends guide you can share with them. ❤️‍🩹

  • @theresamarvin1220
    @theresamarvin1220 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tell the widow how much you admired her husband for all that he did for your church, school, and community. Someone did that for me and it helped more than anything.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s a great suggestion. Thank you!

  • @plangnanyakwen7373
    @plangnanyakwen7373 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Helpful

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brave- Like~good masterpiece, )

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @jn3098
    @jn3098 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6 months from my losing my wife of 37 years. Every day feel like crawling up in bed

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. It changes everything about us and our life. I encourage you to find emotional healing through counseling, coaching, and support groups. ❤️‍🩹

  • @DeborahHilson
    @DeborahHilson หลายเดือนก่อน

    Numbness-no tears.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s okay if you haven’t cried (not everyone does). Processing the pain will allow it to be released over time.

  • @eviantaylor-benton1594
    @eviantaylor-benton1594 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm living in year one now

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s hard, I’m sorry. ❤️‍🩹

  • @krismills4393
    @krismills4393 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I so needed to hear this today. It's been a vary tough 2.5 months and yes it does feel like my life is over. I was married for 38years and even though I' m in counseling the idea that I will ever feel joy again seems out of reach.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. Please give yourself so much grace and patience. It seems impossible. Keep taking those baby steps forward. I’m rooting for you and sending you lots of love. ❤️

  • @pattitrettel2564
    @pattitrettel2564 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You rock, Emily!🙂

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Patti! 😁

  • @HandleForElleJay
    @HandleForElleJay หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤ girl i hear you. Grief. Love with nowhere to go. Thinking of you

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I’m in a much better place these days. ❤️‍🩹

    • @HandleForElleJay
      @HandleForElleJay หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bravewidow i think its incredible that you are using your own experience of heartache and grief to empower and help others. You are wonderful, and i hope this is a project that sees you continue to thrive as not everyone has the capacity to do the good you are doing. I may be over in the UK but i am moved by your vulnerability and sheer honesty. You are a beautiful woman outside and your heart is too. Thank you for being the light in an otherwise darkened time. You may have no real way of realising that the work you do is reaching people and helping them in so many ways. Its hard at times to remember that it is temporary. Its overwhelming and all consuming, and when it isn't, it can be filled with all sorts of confusing emotions including guilt if you don't feel guilty, to feeling misunderstood. You are helping people more than you know and i celebrate you. Thanks for being so open and nurturing a community of decent folk's, it's a reflection of you and the sense of importance to have a community that feels like they have the safe space which, within the internet can be few and far between. I cannot wait to watch you thrive and see all the wonderful guests and the topics you raise i hope will be a source of great help, finding that common ground with one another in the comments . Genuinely, Thank You.🤍🖤

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HandleForElleJay thank you so much for all of your kind words. It reflects so much of what I want to be able to put out into the world. I want widows to know that there's hope, they're not alone, and they can love their life again one day. There IS a path to getting there. Thank you!! ❤

  • @lumity238
    @lumity238 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was married 48 years and it's been 2 years my husband has been gone , and I'm so Sad , so lonely still ... I'm not able to sleep anymore, or do anything, I miss his hugs , I miss him sitting on the couch , watching TV, I miss our car rides to the lake ,watch the sunset .I'm devastated...😭💔

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry. The pain of losing a husband is so incredibly deep and changes everything. Coaching other widows to heal their heart has been so rewarding. My heart goes out to you.

    • @bethr8756
      @bethr8756 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So sorry for your loss, at least there's support groups. But for single never married people there's not much support and we grieve just as much, for all the years without anybody.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bethr8756 I’ve heard great things about Griefshare

  • @alices.1824
    @alices.1824 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @DeborahHilson
    @DeborahHilson หลายเดือนก่อน

    So helpful! Ty!

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @slf5141
    @slf5141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3 years widowed .. 51 years old and the thought of dating makes me sick still.. but i dont want to stay alone either. I dont think im ready.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. Healing and developing the right mindset will make a world of difference when dating again. I love helping my clients get there.

  • @GeoffOdom-nn4ez
    @GeoffOdom-nn4ez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having only been a widower for 3 1/2 months now, I can relate. People are there in the beginning, but slowly go back to their lives. I don’t blame them. I tend to regress from people since my wife’s death. I often just want to be left alone. She died at 48 and I am 52, so there are many years to go before I can join her. I have our kids and grandbabies plus I am still working so I get around people enough.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m sorry for your loss. Many times they don’t know how to support us. Building up a strong social circle is helpful to keep connected and feel seen.

  • @ericwatt1447
    @ericwatt1447 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi camera shy your the best i have heard my wife passed away two year last Saturday happy i have found your page .Your last part is where my problem is finding widows thats likes the same asi do like flying Drones filming and edit videos just you keep up the good work thank you take care .

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. I love working with widows to help them find ways of meeting new people. One tip I would share is joining groups or clubs if you’re looking for similar interests. From a broader perspective, shared values are where I like to start. And who knows… maybe you’ll meet someone who you teach about drones and they love it.

    • @ericwatt1447
      @ericwatt1447 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bravewidow Thank you for your reply i live in a village where no one wants to mix not on less its gossip this not for me .

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ericwatt1447 I'm sorry... that must be really hard.

  • @KellyOosterhoudt
    @KellyOosterhoudt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved being your shark diving buddy. I love your spirit and can’t wait to see you again!

  • @kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830
    @kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Feeling like 10 times the woman I was as a good wife is totally relatable. I feel like when I tell a man I am a widow, I will follow it up with, "Do you have preconceived notions of widows?" to challenge him to rethink and expand on the conversation.

  • @kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830
    @kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not filling a void is such a good thought. I sold our home and moved away building a new life going in a direction that serves me better than my marriage served me. I think this sets me up to find someone new and have them fit into this newness more than my late husband would.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Finding this new version of you and what you want is so key. You’re doing a great job.

  • @jessicapersonal1953
    @jessicapersonal1953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You certainly are the most JOYFUL person I’ve ever known! I’m so lucky to know you and call you a friend ❤. Shane is BEYOND proud of you and the life you’ve created for yourself and the boys! I hope to hear more about your journey and hopefully we can snag a getaway to hang out soon! Love you, girl!

  • @LoftisFamily4
    @LoftisFamily4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! Love hearing a bit about your trip a well and look forward to hearing more about it.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! I’m so thrilled you shared your experience. ❤️

  • @beccak313e8
    @beccak313e8 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This chapter 2 site is a joke. I live near Detroit and i cant see people in Canada cause its out of my region lol it is 15 miles from me. But i can see someone in up of Michigan 300 miles away. The only response emails from users were scammers and dic pics wtf. No regulations! #nix111$cammer opps i mean founder. Fricken plenty of fish is better then this app. Dont waste/give your money to this scammer

  • @theijeomalyons
    @theijeomalyons 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much 🙏🏿

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re so welcome!

  • @i.l.746
    @i.l.746 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't tell you how CLARIFYING this was....much gratitude to your guest for sharing her story....thank you ❤️

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad! It’s something not many widows openly speak about.

  • @alices.1824
    @alices.1824 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry for your experience and glad to see your moving forward with your life.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words.

  • @lindacharleville3708
    @lindacharleville3708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In most cases family and friends disappear. They dont want to see it, hear about it, talk about it or offer help. If they offer help and you reach out, they are suddenly busy or unavailable.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many widows do experience this. I work closely with my clients to help them rebuild their social circle with people who are there for them. ❤️‍🩹

    • @ppw8716
      @ppw8716 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree. This resonated with me. The people who I thought was going to be around was no where. It hurt.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ppw8716 Yes, it is really painful

  • @dellasmith6960
    @dellasmith6960 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So sorry for you’re lost.

  • @dellasmith6960
    @dellasmith6960 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m a young widower, I’m looking for a support group.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Della, I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹 We’d love to have you in the Brave Widow Community!

  • @pattitrettel2564
    @pattitrettel2564 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really resonated with this episode. Thanks Emily & Shawn. I am sorry for your loss, Shawn. It was eye openning to get your insight into how you structure your Journaling. I look forward to applying your suggestions. I appreciated listening to your story. You both are refreshing to a widow's heart.❤️

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Patti! Shawn did a nice job sharing her story. 😁

  • @louisejones7503
    @louisejones7503 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Melissa was a treasure of experiential knowledge! Great wisdom in this interview.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, she was! Thank you.

    • @melissagenson5139
      @melissagenson5139 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! That's very sweet of you to say!

  • @amybeth1554
    @amybeth1554 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Losing a spouse you definitely feel better and better as time goes on. Losing a child you definitely feel worse and worse as time goes on.

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have found that time compounds more of what is. As people embrace processing pain, healing, and rebuilding, they find healing over time. Those who suppress, avoid healing, or go through the motions find that time has made the pain worse. ❤️‍🩹

  • @sallyclay1974
    @sallyclay1974 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When people r married for a long time, they become codependent. They do ,most everything together, and become like one. They always have someone to talk to.When a spouse dies ,there is total silence. U have to adjust to making all of your decisions by yourself

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was the most difficult adjustment I’ve ever had the make.

  • @Kateosaurus
    @Kateosaurus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @alices.1824
    @alices.1824 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife.

  • @venessatalbert9232
    @venessatalbert9232 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That makes sense cause the dating world is absolutely crazy!

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it can be! Having a shared vision makes things easier.

    • @venessatalbert9232
      @venessatalbert9232 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bravewidow I love you and your channel. It has helped me in more ways than one. Can you do a video on what widows fire and what it is and how to deal with it when you lose a spouse. It would really mean a lot to me cause I'm going through that now 🙏🏿

  • @dodgewinter202
    @dodgewinter202 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brave warrior women's club

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! There are so many brave widows out there

  • @louisejones7503
    @louisejones7503 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This couple is delightful! Such humor - timeless. Thank you so much for this episode. ❤

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aren’t they amazing? I had so much fun. ❤️

  • @dawncordero7760
    @dawncordero7760 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find that this answer is not complicated at all at least for myself. I am into 2 1/2 years of being a widow. And I definitely feel the second year was a lot harder and worse than the first because the first year you’re in shock. My husband‘s death was a sudden one. And there was no time to prepare not that even if you know ahead of time, you could never really prepare for death of a loved one. That’s my experience. So the answer to the question is the second year worse than the first? you bet it is because reality hits hard that second year. My heart goes out to all you widows out there because this is something I wouldn’t wish on anybody. I read somewhere that today’s widows are yesterday’s lepers. Nobody knows quite what to do with us. We are Reminders of death and tragedy. And people tend to Shy away from us because they don’t know what to say or do to help us which leaves us isolated. That’s a lonely life. 💔

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. I definitely felt the second year was more real and final. Many widows I coach also feel abandoned and isolated. This is why it’s so important to rebuild your social circle and make new connections. ❤️‍🩹

  • @Fred-d9n
    @Fred-d9n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Even when have no Children it’s very Hard for me Judy was Everything to Me ! Thank You 💐🌷😊

    • @bravewidow
      @bravewidow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹