A private conversation space for widows, hosted by the founder of Paisley Project.

I wanted to share something with you that’s been on my mind lately—something I think might gently meet you right where you are.

We’re hosting a Questions with Karyl Zoom soon, and this time we’ll have a guest joining us: Erik Averill.

He talks about something called the Hundred Year Family.

At its core, it’s this idea:

That a family can flourish - not just for a moment, but over generations. Not just financially, but in the ways that actually matter… relationships, purpose, values, steadiness, and care.

But what struck me most as I listened to him wasn’t the statistics or the systems.

It was this quiet truth:

Loss may change your life… but it does not remove you from the story of your family.

What to Expect:

• A warm, welcoming Zoom gathering with other women who understand

• An open Q&A format—ask what’s on your heart, submit your questions ahead of time, or just listen in

• Insight, honesty, and wisdom from others who have walked this road

• A reminder that there’s no right way to grieve—and no wrong question to ask

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to show up.