The Empty Side of Our Bed is a heartfelt exploration of life after loss—a raw and honest account of the profound journey through grief, from the painful “firsts” to the quiet moments of survival. In this follow-up to Love, Family, Cancer, Bill Beckett opens up about the emotional aftermath of losing a spouse, capturing the loneliness, the sorrow, and the strength required to face each new day.
This book is for anyone who has experienced the devastating loss of a loved one and is searching for understanding, healing, and hope. With unwavering transparency, Bill shares the painful process of adjusting to a life without their partner, the heart-wrenching “firsts” that follow, the bad days that seem to never end, the duality of memories and the quiet victories of rebuilding a new life after the old one is gone.
Bill Beckett is a former IT and digital forensics professional who turned to writing after the loss of his wife, Bonnie, in 2020. He is the author of Love, Family, Cancer, a heartfelt account of their journey through illness. His current project, The Empty Side of Our Bed, is a deeply personal memoir about grief, healing, and rediscovering identity.
A self-described "logical deep thinker" and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Bill writes with raw honesty, offering a unique perspective to fellow widowers and anyone navigating profound loss. His insights have been featured on the Open to Hope, Solo Dad, and HSP podcasts, and his work on the "firsts" of grief will be featured in the April 2026 issue of the publication Journeys. Bill is a father, grandfather, and storyteller who believes in the quiet power of words to help us carry on.
