“If you could send a letter back in time to your newly-widowed self – that heartbroken, overwhelmed woman – what would you say?” Dianne Young, an author and editor in Martensville, SK asked that question of 20 women of various ages, widowed under various circumstances. These women from across North America courageously responded by writing heartfelt letters to their newly-widowed selves – letters of grief, of love and, most importantly, of hope. These letters will resonate with other widows, who may recognize similarities to their own grief journeys. The letters will also help friends and families who may be at a loss of what to say or do.