Sheryl Sandberg on Love After Loss: 'New Love Does Not Erase the Old'

When Sheryl Sandberg's husband, Dave Goldberg, died suddenly in 2015 at 47, she believed she would not find love or "pure joy" again, but she has. She talks with Anderson about her experiences and about an open letter she has written to adult children who've lost a parent, asking them to "give permission and even encouragement" to their surviving parent to date and find love again if they want to. Sandberg opens up about the journey of grieving and rediscovering happiness, emphasizing that new love does not diminish the memory of a lost spouse. Her candid conversation sheds light on the often unspoken challenges of moving forward after profound loss. In her open letter, she addresses the children of widowed parents, urging them to support their surviving parent's pursuit of companionship. The discussion offers comfort and guidance to those navigating similar circumstances, reinforcing that joy and love can coexist with grief.