Life After a Death: Finding Joy in the Journey with Elaine De Rooy
In this episode of the FoundHer Series, host Carrie Scollon sits down with author Elaine de Rooy to explore the story behind her heartfelt chapter in Beautiful Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected. Elaine shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience after a health crisis and the eventual passing of her husband after 5 tough years - leaving her to navigate life with their two teenage sons.
A planner by nature, Elaine opens up about how her sense of order was upended and how, paradoxically, planning became her tool for moving forward—through medical decisions, parenting, grief, and even rediscovering joy. From balancing hope with hard conversations to the healing power of community and belly dancing (yes, really!), Elaine's story reminds us that even in the most uncertain times, connection and courage can light the way.
You’ll get a beautiful peek into the relationship that shaped her, the grief that followed, and the surprising turn of events that led her not only to healing—but to love again. If you’ve ever faced the unthinkable, or wondered how to support someone who has, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and soulful inspiration.💛
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“Life goes on and it will change, but not necessarily for the worse.”
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