After losing my husband of almost 20 years suddenly in 2017, I felt like I lost half myself, and that was compounded by the loss of intimacy and touch - how to be close, how to trust, and how to think about desire. Widowed at 39, I navigated grief, parenting, friendships - and reentered (aka stumbled awkwardly into) the world of dating. It was confusing and scary: relearning who I was, figuring out the dating scene (I had never talked about STIs on a first date – or any date!), and learning that distraction does not equal healing. I can walk with you through any terrain - Who you are now? What kind of connection do you want? Even though I felt lost, I wanted intimacy, and I had to learn to value myself and set my boundaries. I discovered the importance of creating a larger roadmap for myself and then asking questions to ensure that my choices fit into that map – and recognizing when they did not. Let’s explore who you are now, and create a plan for who you want to be.