Habits of Widows

When Rondalyn Whitney’s husband, Bill, dies in a car accident, her world shatters. Left to navigate life without him while supporting their teenage son, Alex, Rondalyn, who teaches occupational therapy, quickly learns that the grieving process is about more than an emotion—it’s an occupation she must master.

As friends and neighbors offer support and then return to their own lives, Rondalyn faces the reality of widowhood on her own terms—crossing out the word widow in financial planning books, embracing small rituals of resilience, and learning to handle the everyday tasks Bill once managed.

Through seasons of sorrow and unexpected gratitude, she finds strength in the simplest moments: a Thanksgiving dinner with close friends, a road trip to scatter ashes, and the quiet realization that she is capable of forging a new path. With each passing day, she discovers that grief is not about moving on—it’s about moving forward while carrying love with her.

Poignant, honest, and vulnerable, Habits of Widows is a story of love and the quiet bravery of rebuilding a life. For anyone who has ever had to deal with the death of a loved one, this book is a reminder that even in darkness, the stars still shine.