Reclaiming Identity and Building Life After Loss
Hi, I’m Julie…I didn’t plan this part of my story.
In 2021, I lost my husband. What followed was a chapter I never saw coming, one filled with grief, confusion, and moments that brought me to my knees. The greatest shock to my system. I was left not knowing who I was, let alone how to move forward or find my new identity after loss.
Finding Faith in the Ruins
Somewhere in the quiet, God carried me. He didn’t erase the pain but He sat with me in it. Through His grace, I began rebuilding my life, not all at once but brick by brick. And, as you’ll see, I’m still rebuilding and I want to share the triumphs and failures with you.
Lost.Loved.Found was born from that place, a space for anyone walking through hard seasons and asking honest questions. If you are searching for grief support, spiritual encouragement, or simply a way to find light in the dark, you have found a home here. It’s not about having all the answers; it’s about finding quiet strength in the mess and faith in the waiting.
The Discipline of the Mind
While my faith is my foundation, I realized that I also needed tools to manage the daily “mess” of a changing life. I began studying Stoicism, specifically the principles of Marcus Aurelius. It taught me how to separate what I can control from what I cannot, giving me the emotional control needed to communicate better and face challenges with a quiet, steady heart.
The Freedom of Digital Work
Part of my “brick by brick” rebuilding has been professional. I’ve spent years in manual work and home repairs, but I discovered a new kind of satisfaction in digital creation. By learning things like website design, SEO, and user-generated content, I’m building a path toward financial freedom that allows me to be present for my family. Whether it’s blogging here at Lost.Loved.Found. or navigating new business ventures, I’m proof that it’s never too late to learn a new skill and I look forward to sharing these opportunities with you!
Whether you’ve lost a person, a purpose, or just feel like you’ve lost yourself , this is a place where I hope you’ll feel seen.
You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over.
“He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:3
Welcome to Lost.Loved.Found.
I’m so glad you’re here. xoxoxoxo
What You’ll Find Here
- Stories of Healing and Encouragement: Personal reflections on loss, faith, and the journey toward emotional healing after the passing of my husband, Bill.
- Reclaiming Your Life: Practical encouragement for rebuilding with intention and accepting a new identity. This is tremendously important to me! Identity.
- Navigating New Chapters: What I’ve learned about the vulnerability of entering a new relationship after 22 years of marriage, and how to honor the past while embracing the future.
- The Turning Point: Stoicism and Action I realized I couldn’t control the loss, but I could control my response to it. I turned to the principles of Stoicism to find my footing, learning to separate what I can change from what I must accept. That’s when the foundation of Lost Loved Found was poured, not just as a business, but as a way to reclaim a life of purpose and…I’m still working on it!
- The Digital Frontier: Honest stories about my transition into the world of digital marketing, blogging, and creating income from home, because rebuilding a life requires both faith and a plan. Today, I help others build their own digital exits. Whether you’re looking for a way to work quietly behind the scenes with faceless branding or trying to master the technical side of SEO and WordPress, I’m here to show you that a digital income isn’t just about money, it’s about the freedom to live life on your own terms
- Finding Joy: Recipes, small daily wins, and the “little things” that make life beautiful again.
