A moving new short-form documentary premiered on International Widow Day offering a glimpse into the lives of widowed men and women navigating life after profound loss.Camp Widow, produced by Emmy-winning filmmaker Michèle Stephenson and distributed by ITVS, follows the stories of attendees at one of Soaring Spirits’ signature events – a weekend-long gathering designed to bring connection, understanding, and healing to those who have lost a spouse or partner.
I’ve worked with Soaring Spirits for years, both behind the scenes and on stage. I’ve led workshops and spoken at Camp Widow many times as part of my pro bono work because I so deeply believe in the mission. I’m honored to have a small role in the film, and even more honored to help amplify the voices and experiences it captures.
The documentary reminds us that grief is not something to be rushed through, kept hidden, or carried alone.I encourage you to share this film with clients, colleagues, and loved ones who’ve lost a partner. You never know what small gesture might make someone feel a little less alone. And watching it yourself can help you better serve them.
Note, too, that there will be a one-day Camp Widow on September 20 in a Chicago suburb, and on November 15 in Washington, DC. Get more information here. It’s one of the few spaces where the unique grief of widowhood is truly seen and supported.
Being a compassionate, steady presence in someone’s hardest moments is not only an act of kindness, it also builds trust and loyalty that lasts. When clients feel truly seen and supported, they remember. Not because you had all the answers, but because you didn’t turn away. At just 15 minutes, this film is a simple but meaningful way to show your clients that you care about them as human beings, not just numbers in a portfolio.
I’ve worked with Soaring Spirits for years, both behind the scenes and on stage. I’ve led workshops and spoken at Camp Widow many times as part of my pro bono work because I so deeply believe in the mission. I’m honored to have a small role in the film, and even more honored to help amplify the voices and experiences it captures.
The documentary reminds us that grief is not something to be rushed through, kept hidden, or carried alone.I encourage you to share this film with clients, colleagues, and loved ones who’ve lost a partner. You never know what small gesture might make someone feel a little less alone. And watching it yourself can help you better serve them.
Note, too, that there will be a one-day Camp Widow on September 20 in a Chicago suburb, and on November 15 in Washington, DC. Get more information here. It’s one of the few spaces where the unique grief of widowhood is truly seen and supported.
Being a compassionate, steady presence in someone’s hardest moments is not only an act of kindness, it also builds trust and loyalty that lasts. When clients feel truly seen and supported, they remember. Not because you had all the answers, but because you didn’t turn away. At just 15 minutes, this film is a simple but meaningful way to show your clients that you care about them as human beings, not just numbers in a portfolio.