Welcome To My Blog

From Goodbye to New Beginnings:
A Love Story Shaped by Loss, Grief, and the Courage to Begin Again...

After losing the love of my life to a terminal illness, I was forced to face the unimaginable, grieving a future that would never be.

These blogs take you on a journey through heartbreak and healing,
of honoring the past while learning to live again, love again,
 and find joy in a new chapter on the other side of the world,
while relocating from Southern California to Melbourne, Australia.

Browse The Latest Posts...

a collection of stories & life lessons

After a twenty-one-year marriage, finding love later in life caught me by surprise. I knew that honest communication could make or break a relationship. 

Finding Love Later In Life

Stephanie Duran Finding Love Again After Loss

Sharing Stories of Our Love

Once you hear the words “terminal cancer diagnosis,” it initially feels impossible to be hopeful.

I was a widow, I just lost the love of my life, and dating was not on my radar.  Before, my love Jeff, passed away, I stated that I would never want to enter the dating world.

Dating As A Widow

Stephanie Duran Dating as a Widow