In this podcast episode, host Allison welcomes Vicki Paris Goodman, a retired mechanical engineer and author of ‘To Sam With Love, A Surviving Spouse’s Story of Inspired Grief’. Vicki shares her journey of losing her husband Sam to cancer soon after retiring to Prescott, Arizona, and how, despite the grief, she experienced an unexpected flood of optimism and opportunities that led her to new hobbies and discoveries about herself. She discusses the role of faith and the belief in an afterlife that shaped her path post-loss. Vicki’s story is not just about coping with grief but finding a way to thrive, offering an enlightening perspective on dealing with loss and finding wellness.
Vicki Paris Goodman is an accomplished author who brings a deeply personal and heartfelt narrative to her book, “To Sam, With Love.” This poignant memoir chronicles Vicki’s journey through the heart-wrenching experience of losing her beloved spouse, Sam, to cancer. With a background in journalism and a talent for storytelling, Vicki captures the raw emotions and profound love that characterized their relationship.
