She Diaries

In She Diaries, women who have lost their husbands to suicide bravely share their stories of resilience, survival, and strength while navigating the unimaginable journey of widowhood. Through raw and candid interviews, this podcast explores life before suicide loss, the moments that changed everything, and what it means to grieve a spouse and keep going. Hosted by Krista Gregg and produced by Bright Sky House, She Diaries offers a deeply personal look at mental health, suicide prevention, complicated grief, and the emotional toll of becoming a widow. These powerful stories shed light on what it really takes to move forward after devastating loss—and why it’s okay to talk about it. Whether you're coping with suicide loss, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand what it means to survive the unthinkable, you're not alone. She Diaries is a space for truth, connection, and healing—one story at a time. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach

She Diaries is a society podcast hosted by Bright Sky House, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #9

  Rachel Wall’s Story: Losing Her Husband Mike to Suicide After Years of Chronic Pain

  Aug 25, 20251h 10mS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>When Rachel Wall lost her husband Mike to suicide, her world changed in an instant. Left to raise three toddlers, she faced the unimaginable weight of grief while navigating the stigma of suicide loss and the hidden toll of chronic pain.</p><p>In this episode of She Diaries, Rachel shares her love story with Mike, their family’s journey through a miscarriage, adoption, and raising young children, and the heartbreaking reality of his struggles with traumatic brain injury and daily migraines. She reflects on the suddenness of loss, the challenges of single parenting, an...

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  Episode #8

  Michelle Bray’s Story: Widowhood, Alcoholism, and Healing After Suicide Loss

  Jul 29, 20251h 10mS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In this deeply moving episode, Michelle Bray opens up about widowhood, what it means to grieve a spouse, and the burden of bereavement after losing her husband David to suicide. She courageously confronts addiction, mental health struggles, the stigma surrounding them, and the silence so often associated with loss.</p><p>Michelle shares how she found her own “story of resilience” through therapy, spiritual reflection, and community—ultimately starting over and rebuilding her life. As part of suicide prevention, her honesty encourages other women to speak up, seek support, and remember: even after the unthin...

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  Episode #7

  Kathryn Craft's Story Part 2: A Police Standoff, Suicide Loss, and Choosing Life

  Jul 14, 202556 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In Part 2 of Kathryn Craft’s story, she shares an intense and transformative moment: the police standoff that ended with suicide loss. In those fragile hours—including waiting, hard decisions, and hearing the news—she understood what it means to grieve a spouse in real time.<br/><br/>Returning home with her children, Kathryn faced bereavement, emotional trauma, and financial secrets—all shadowed by unspoken stigma around mental health crises.<br/><br/>Yet, in the quiet aftermath, she forged a powerful mantra: “choose this day.” It’s one of those stories of resilience—a testament to how...

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  Episode #6

  Kathryn Craft's Story Part 1: A Hidden Addiction, the Unraveling of Trust, and the Seeds of Resilience

  Jun 30, 202559 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, author Kathryn Craft shares the real-life events that inspired her novel The Far End of Happy. She unpacks the unseen cracks beneath a picture-perfect life—from emotional isolation to financial betrayal. As she discovered $100K in hidden debt and her husband’s secret alcoholism, Kathryn began to understand how painful truths can unmoor mental health and amplify the stigma of addiction.</p><p>Through journaling, she grappled with what it means to grieve a spouse before that grief could fully arrive. Her life-altering decision to call the poli...

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  Episode #5

  Kristy Steenhuis's Story: Suicide Loss, Postvention, and Building National Support for Survivors

  Jun 16, 20251h 7mS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In this heartfelt conversation, Kristy Steenhuis shares her journey of bereavement and resilience after the suicide loss of her husband, Matthew. She recounts the moments before tragedy—from warning signs to the day she found him—and the ripple effect on her family and mental well-being.<br/><br/>Kristy discusses the stigma and silence she encountered in a rural community, why postvention is a crucial act of suicide prevention, and how she channeled her pain into building national support networks for survivors. Through candid storytelling, she encourages open dialogue around mental health, models what it m...

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