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Jessica Ayers

POPSUGAR Contributor

Jess is a professional singer, blogger, and full time student at FSU. She is currently writing her first memoir, "One Stray Bullet". Her worst nightmare came to pass when her husband was shot and killed by a stray bullet in their home. Her book will take readers on a journey of grief, widowhood, motherhood, and self discovery.

http://www.thesingingwidow.com

Latest Posts From Jessica

My Son Has ADHD, and His Behavior Changes So Much When I Compliment Him

04/02/2021

My Son Has ADHD, and His Behavior Changes So Much When I Compliment Him

There's a popular scene in the movie, Babadook, where the mom looks back at her son and screams, "Why can't you just be normal?" This line is often used in memes and quoted around dinner parties.

I Live in the Florida Panhandle, Where the COVID-19 Pandemic "Ended" Months Ago

03/24/2021

I Live in the Florida Panhandle, Where the COVID-19 Pandemic "Ended" Months Ago

If you'd like to get back to a life post-pandemic, just take a drive down South.

My Weighted Blanket Rescued Me From Nighttime Panic Attacks

11/23/2020

My Weighted Blanket Rescued Me From Nighttime Panic Attacks

I love to sleep.

I Lost My Husband 3 Days After Welcoming Our First Baby

02/03/2020

I Lost My Husband 3 Days After Welcoming Our First Baby

There I sat, my 3-day-old infant in my arms, trembling in fear as chaos and horror played out in my living room.

My Husband Was Murdered, and Now I Love Deeper Than Most

01/27/2020

My Husband Was Murdered, and Now I Love Deeper Than Most

Five years ago, I went through a life-altering tragedy when my husband was murdered in front of me, our 3-day-old son, and three other family members.

How Do You Get Through the Holidays After Losing a Loved One?

11/14/2019

How Do You Get Through the Holidays After Losing a Loved One?

The Winter holidays have always been my favorite time of the year.

25 Irish Names For Baby Boys That Will Bring a Little Luck to Your Brood

08/09/2019

25 Irish Names For Baby Boys That Will Bring a Little Luck to Your Brood

As Americans, we love to embrace the Irish's ability to have a good time.

This Is Us Does an Alarmingly Good Job at Depicting a Widow's Loss — and I Would Know

07/09/2019

This Is Us Does an Alarmingly Good Job at Depicting a Widow's Loss — and I Would Know

If you're watching, you know: This Is Us is a tearjerker in the best and worst way possible.

Becoming a Mom Has Made Me a Better Student — Here's How

06/26/2019

Becoming a Mom Has Made Me a Better Student — Here's How

I have been a full-time student two different times in my life — premom (in my 20s) and postmom (in my 30s).

When I Got Married, I Hired a Nanny For My Kids' Table — and It Was the Best Idea

06/11/2019

When I Got Married, I Hired a Nanny For My Kids' Table — and It Was the Best Idea

When I started planning my wedding last year, I was certain of a few things: I wanted to get married on the beach, I wanted my son to be my ring bearer, and I wanted my dad to walk me down the aisle.

I Became a Widow Shortly After Mother's Day, and It'll Never Be the Same

05/08/2019

I Became a Widow Shortly After Mother's Day, and It'll Never Be the Same

I remember my first Mother's Day as a mom.

Why My Son Will Never Call My New Husband His "Stepdad"

03/30/2019

Why My Son Will Never Call My New Husband His "Stepdad"

The first time I heard my son call my boyfriend "Dad," it stopped me in my tracks.