Facing the Unexpected Loss of a Spouse and Rebuilding a New Life and Career with Sandy Ramage-Kallal
Today’s show deals with the loss of a spouse, which we all know is a serious and devastating loss for so many women. In fact, here are some statistics on being a widow in the United States:
For women under 50, being widowed occurs less than 12% and under 40, it’s less than 5%.
Even though it seems rare, this adds up to 73,000 new U.S. widows each year between the ages of 35-54 years old.
The average age for widowhood in the U.S. is around 59, but like I just said, many women are widowed much younger, during their working years.
And PS, if we take age out of the mix, 2,800 women are widowed each day, or over 1 million per year. That’s staggering.
This topic hits particularly close to home for me because my mom was in that statistic. She was 43 years old when my dad died from kidney cancer that move to the bone at 48. 48.
I wanted Sandy to share her story because it is an important one. Also, Sandy pays it forward with tips for other women facing a similar situation and the aftermath of challenges from being a widow.
In my discussion with Sandy, we chatted about:
- Her late husband, Scott’s, story.
- How Sandy handled life and work after Scott’s passing.
- The challenges widows face.
- What Sandy’s life and work look like today.
- Resources that Sandy recommends widows leverage to make the season more bearable.
Some of the tips and resources that Sandy provides during our conversation are unexpected, so listen in!
Here’s more about Sandy:
Sandy Ramage-Kallal has over 15 years of experience in the credit union industry and currently serves as Director of Member Experience at the Illinois Credit Union League, supporting nearly 200 credit unions. Her background includes roles in training and development, community relations, and project management, as well as experience in education and nonprofit leadership. Sandy has served on the League’s Young Professional Advisory Committee, chaired the Burnett Chapter of Credit Unions, and presented at national conferences. She holds a master’s in social Geography and a bachelor’s in history from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Outside of work, Sandy enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter.
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