When Mike Allio lost his wife, Laura, his entire world changed. Months later, he discovered the letters she left behind — messages that reshaped his grief, his identity, and his journey as a single father. ❤️ In this deeply human episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio and Mike explore love after loss, the hidden things we hold onto, and the emotional reality of raising a child while grieving. 💬 In this episode: The hidden letters Mike’s late wife left behind 💌 Raising a child through heartbreak How pain became his only connection to her Dating after loss and letting love back in Faith, hope, and the lessons grief teaches us about life If you’ve ever lost someone or struggled to start again, this conversation will remind you that love doesn’t end — it changes form. Follow Mike Allio on IG: ⁠⁠@michael_alliol4⁠⁠ Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for as low as $2/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features: 👉 https://patreon.com/deadtalks?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Purchase hats, hoodies, shirts and more at the DEAD Talk Store: 👉 https://cottonbureau.com/people/dead-talks 10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus: https://neurogum.com/?utm_commission=deadtalkspodcast&platform=grin&link_id=1654933&token=WtumfL5E9dMY2DxZOVhMDDU7Z1f0OkyV&contact_id=8c837874-1ae8-4097-96fb-4809bfd0b22f&attribution_window=30 All links to everything DEAD Talks: 👉 https://linktr.ee/deadtalks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠ ⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠ #singlefather #widower #losingawife #griefawareness