Carrie P. Freeman PhD

Dr. Carrie P. Freeman lost her husband Dave to cancer just before her thirtieth

birthday. A lifelong journaler, she used her personal writing to help deal with

the loss— and ultimately created The Widow’s Journal, a valuable journaling

space for others experiencing the heartbreak of losing a partner. After being

widowed, Dr. Freeman channeled her energy toward earning a Master’s in Media

Studies from University of Georgia, followed by a doctorate in Communication &

Society from University of Oregon. Studying media ethics, social movement

advocacy, environmental communication, and animal media studies, she has

presented her work at conferences worldwide and authored numerous scholarly

journal articles and books as a Professor of Communication at Georgia State

University in Atlanta. She previously worked in human resources, focused on

professional development and personal growth training in Florida (her native

state). At the four universities she has been affiliated with, she has been

active in animal protection student group leadership (and even in the founding

of several of those groups). She has also volunteered for a decade as a radio

host on Radio Free Georgia, producing weekly shows on animal and eco protection

topics. She lives in Atlanta with her dog Elliott, surrounded by stacks of

books, too many pillows and antiques, and photos of her many travels. From her

porch, she and her dog both enjoy watching squirrels, birds, and chipmunks, but

for different reasons.