Join local author, widow, viral TED talk speaker, comedian, and grief counselor Kelley Lynn for an honest and often hilarious talk about what happens when grief crashes into your life uninvited. 

This event will include an opening talk, readings from Kelley's book: "My Husband Is Not a Rainbow: The Brutally Awful, Hilarious Truth About Life, Love, Grief, and Loss", Q&A, and an opportunity to buy a signed and personalized copy!

Coffee and tea refreshments will be served. Registration encouraged, but not required.

Kelley Lynn is a certified grief counselor, viral TED talk speaker, former professor, comedian, and author of the book: "My Husband is Not a Rainbow: the brutally awful, hilarious truth about life, love, grief, and loss." After earning her BFA in Performing Arts at Adelphi University in NY, Kelley lived and worked in the NYC area for over 25 years, teaching for almost two decades with courses in stand-up comedy, dramatics, and creative writing. She has erected and written several shows for non-profits, and has shared the stage with such performers as Jim Gaffigan, Judy Gold, and Elayne Boosler. 

On an ordinary Wednesday on July 13, 2011, Kelley woke up to a new life as a widow at age 39, after learning that her 46 yr old husband Don had gone into sudden cardiac arrest and died, just an hour after arriving at work. Since that day, it has been Kelley's mission to to help others survive and thrive through their losses, and to step into a life they love.

Kelley's TED talk about grief and loss has reached viral status with over 3 million views and counting. Kelley speaks globally about death and life, with a twist of comedy tossed in, and is a featured speaker at the annual Soaring Spirits event "Camp Widow", where she finds the funny inside the pain with her comedic presentations. Kelley leads and co-leads several grief support groups locally, and meets with clients for grief counseling at offices in Hubbardston, and virtually on Zoom.  

A native of Groton, MA, Kelley currently resides in Westminster, MA, with her husband Nick, and their moody old lady cat Autumn. For more information, see her site at: www.iamkelleylynn.com