About.

Welcome to Creating Life Simple, a space dedicated to embracing life’s changes, finding comfort in simplicity, and navigating healing after loss. I’m a widowed mother of two daughters, a therapist, and an author who understands firsthand the emotional and physical challenges that come with grief. After losing my husband, life shifted in ways I never expected, leading me to prioritize self-growth, resilience, and meaningful connections.

My Story.

I’ve written two books that focus on processing loss and healing through writing:

📖 The Healing Letter: How Writing Can Help You Process and Overcome Difficult Experiences – This book explores how therapeutic letter writing can be a powerful tool for emotional healing, featuring guided exercises, personal insights, and real-life examples.

📖 Breaking: Understanding the Loss of a Partner – A heartfelt look at the complexities of losing a spouse, this book provides compassionate guidance for widows, their families, and those supporting someone through grief.

After the death of my late husband, Jeremy, my life seemingly turned upside down and on my head. My husband was my rock, comfort, and strength. As a single mother of two young girls, I often asked the tricky question: "Okay, so now what?" Don't get me wrong—we have had to figure out how life can continue—but more than a year later, the good days are challenging, and the difficult days are seemingly impossible.

Jeremy died on December 21, 2021, from pancreatic cancer that had spread throughout his body, taking his life in just 100 days. Little is known about this form of cancer, though it happens to be one of the deadliest. Since then, it has been my goal not only to bring comfort to others facing loss but also to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. As they say, "The struggle is most definitely real."

This blog is more than just healing for me—it’s about providing comfort and a sense of hope for you. My life is far from extraordinary, but if sharing my journey can make even a small difference in yours, then I know I’m on the right path. Below is a link to my journey. Come, let’s do this together.

My Books.

I created Creating Life Simple to be a place of support, encouragement, and inspiration. Whether you're navigating grief, looking for ways to simplify your life, or seeking creative outlets, I hope you find something here that speaks to you.

Thank you for being here. Let’s embrace healing, creativity, and simplicity together.

— C.Hennis