Tiesha's Story

I remember asking myself, “How am I going to do this alone?” Two Small Coins helped me see that I do have a future—that I’m not alone. My name is Tiesha Gibson Rock, and I lost my husband seven and a half years ago. He was an amazing friend, an amazing husband—an amazing person. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in February 2015. It was a shock to both of us. In 2016, he went into remission. In 2017, the cancer returned with a vengeance. He passed away on December 28. It all happened so fast.
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They get it. Losing your spouse is different from any other loss—not to minimize anyone else’s grief, but when you lose your life partner, it’s a different kind of devastation. Other widows understand. They don’t compare or dismiss. I was grateful to find an organization that was close, local, and accessible—where I can reach out to Aaron whenever I need to.
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We’re all in different places, and no one judges anyone else’s journey. We can speak freely about what we want and what we need. The minute I walked in and sat down, I knew they were my people. That’s what Two Small Coins is for me.