August 2012
Monthly Archives
A Widow’s Finance Situation
Some questions about finances from John White: 1. If you don’t fully understand what your financial adviser is saying to you, make them slow down and explain it to you in another form until you do understand. You are not stupid! This may be foreign information to you. Doesn’t matter why or how you got … Continue Reading
How Optimistic Are You…Really? By Jayne Warrilow
There are times when I find a great article that I think will help widows to get re-balanced and this is one of those articles. Read it and score yourself – just how optimistic are you? What does being an optimist really mean? Does it mean we always feel positive? Does it imply we have … Continue Reading
From “Wife” to “Widow”
As important as the role of “wife” is, you matter as a person and are defined by being more than a “wife”. I know that redefining ourselves is harder than it sounds. I was a “wife” for twenty-seven years and I couldn’t just turn that role off. I was also a “mother”, “sister”, “friend” plus … Continue Reading
A Child’s Grief After Suicide
It is essential that widows talk to their children when their loved ones die from suicide. Without a doubt talking to them will be one of the most difficult tasks you face but it is essential for their healing. The more information you read and support you get, the more prepared you will be to talk to your children. Don’t hesitate to ask for help … Continue Reading
Resource – Stunned By Grief Blog
I found this great blog on positive energy for moving through our grief as widows. I don’t know Judy Brizendine and I’m not affiliated with me but her works is good. I believe that we should share any and all resources that can help us on our grief journey. Take a moment to check out … Continue Reading
Goal Steps for Widows
Goals help us to move forward because they give us something to work towards. Having goals means that we are not struck in the past. Goals are us claiming our future and taking control of our lives. I suggest you get some goal setting books and really work at planning your future. In the … Continue Reading
Jennifer – A Widow’s Story
Mary I read the advice on your website and it was helpful. I came across your website because I was browsing at the widow and widowers meet dot com dating website. I lost my husband Mark De Selles February 9, 2011. he was 38 and I was 40. I was also 3 months pregnant with … Continue Reading
Widows – Be Yourself
We mustn’t allow anyone to minimize our feelings. When this happens, stop and say “let me tell you how it’s affecting me” and educate them to your feelings. Name and claim the value of your feelings of distress as natural and appropriate responses to the death of your loved one. Having these feelings doesn’t make … Continue Reading
Widows and Pet Therapy
Pets can make a difference in the lives of widows by offering them unconditional love and something to think about besides their grief. Psychiatrist, Dr. Ramsay says that therapy animals have been used to rehabilitate bereaved widows with great success. Animals have the ability to read human emotions and react to their needs. Widows often bounce back … Continue Reading
Widows and their Attitude
I’ve been thinking about the lives of widows I have encountered in my life. I have met so many widows these past few years and I really wanted to know what allowed some widows to achieve a full life when others get struck in their grief. What really makes the biggest difference for a widow? … Continue Reading
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