John Polo

John Polo is a widower, step-dad, hope & empowerment coach, author and speaker. John met the love of his life, Michelle, at a young age and the two dated for a year in high school. 8 years later, they reunited and planned to spend the rest of their lives together. Just as their plan for 50 beautiful years together began to take shape, Michelle was diagnosed with one of the most rare and aggressive cancers known to man. On January 22, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, Michelle took her...See more

John Polo is a widower, step-dad, hope & empowerment coach, author and speaker. John met the love of his life, Michelle, at a young age and the two dated for a year in high school. 8 years later, they reunited and planned to spend the rest of their lives together. Just as their plan for 50 beautiful years together began to take shape, Michelle was diagnosed with one of the most rare and aggressive cancers known to man. On January 22, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, Michelle took her last breath at the age of 30. Through all of the tragedy and devastation that occurred, somehow, John was able to find a better version of himself. As he picked up the pieces of his broken heart and devastated soul, something amazing happened. John discovered a deep passion for writing and speaking about love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment and hope. John's goal is to help others both honor their pain and see that a hopeful tomorrow can indeed exist. John is the author of Widowed. Rants, Raves, and Randoms, and has co-authored a journal entitled Hurt to Healing: The Journal from Life to the Afterlife. You can follow John on his blog at ... You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube by searching "Better Not Bitter Widower." See less