As we approach the one-year mark since the heartbreaking loss of Republican Sen. John McCain, his widow, Cindy McCain, is opening up about her journey through grief. John McCain, who battled brain cancer, left behind not just a legacy of service but also a family deeply impacted by his passing.

Cindy McCain, a dynamic businesswoman in her own right, has largely kept to herself since losing her husband. Recently, however, she shared her thoughts with People, reflecting on what it’s been like to navigate life without the man she loved so deeply. In her own words, Cindy wrote, “Our heaviest grief has subsided, which I’m sure would have prompted John to quip, ‘It’s about time.’ He was never one to stand still, and he didn’t want us to wallow in our loss.” She went on to say, “He wouldn’t have wanted us to mark the anniversary of his passing with solemn commemorations and tears. Instead, he’d want us to celebrate the life we shared with him.”

A Year Later: Finding Strength in Memories

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Cindy candidly admitted that reaching this point hasn’t been easy. “There were days when I felt completely overwhelmed by his absence. The little problems of everyday life seemed insurmountable without him,” she explained. “But you learn that it’s okay to not be okay every single day. You learn to live with a broken heart, and slowly, the bad days become fewer. The time in between those bad days becomes richer, more meaningful, and filled with purpose.”

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Family as a Source of Strength

Besides Cindy, John McCain leaves behind seven children: Douglas, Andrew, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, and Bridget. “Being a mom has been a source of strength for me. My children are adults, but they were hurting too. Being there for them, offering guidance and support, has been incredibly fulfilling,” Cindy said. “And the best news of all? I’m expecting a new grandson, a joyous event that fills my heart with happiness rather than sorrow.”

Cindy also shared that she moved back to the neighborhood where she grew up, the place where she and John began their married life and raised their children. “Being surrounded by the happy memories of our life together and the familiar sights of the neighborhood brings me comfort,” she said. “It’s like coming home in more ways than one.”