Joan Vassos Reveals Secret To Healing After Late Husband’s Death

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Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos is nearing the end of her journey as The Golden Bachelorette. She now is down to two men and fans will see her finale air next week on November 13. Prior to that special night airing, she is opening up about healing after losing her husband John. She struggled for some time with moving forward and now she’s sharing what got her over the hump. Keep reading to find out more about Joan’s secret to healing after his death.

Joan Vassos Shares Secret That Helped Her Move Forward

Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos opened up recently about how she was able to move forward in her journey. Fans have seen her mention her late husband John very frequently during her time as the lead. Now, she admits she had some time during filming when she wasn’t sure she could love someone else. She didn’t know how to move forward. Joan didn’t want to let go of John. She felt guilty.

She spoke with People and revealed the secret that she learned that helped her. Joan had unresolved feelings where John was concerned and she didn’t know how she could let someone else into her heart.

She went on to say that the show provides psychiatrists at the mansion to help when contestants feel their mental health needs a boost. Joan had an appointment with them and they helped her gain clarity of where her mind was at and how to deal with it.

'Golden Bachelorette' Pascal Ibgui, Chock Chapple, Joan Vassos, and Guy Gansert/Credit: Instagram
‘Golden Bachelorette’ Pascal Ibgui, Chock Chapple, Joan Vassos, and Guy Gansert/Credit: Instagram

Joan said,

“They said, ‘Picture it like you have a balloon in each hand. One is John and one is this other person that you have feelings for, and you don’t have to let go of this one to have this one also.’ There’s room in your heart and in your memory for more than one person.’ And I just needed to hear that it was okay. I didn’t have to not love John anymore, and I didn’t know that.”

This was the secret that let her move on and allow someone else into her heart.

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She Evolved A Lot Throughout The Season

Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos reveals that she evolved a lot throughout her season. Her journey as the lead was far different than what she thought it would be. She had to grow in order for the process to work. She did and she’s happy with how the journey played out.

Overall, Joan was surprised at how much she evolved. One example is falling for more than one person. She never thought she was capable of having feelings for more than one man. This did happen.

Joan Vassos via Insta 2

Now, she’s down to two and fans will see where her heart leads her on the season finale next week.

What do you think about the advice Joan was given about John?

Stay tuned for more updates.

Jamie Colclasure

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