Do You Know The Stages of grief?

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There is a lot more to grief than the common Five Stages of Grief that we all hear about. Widows all travel the grief journey at different stages and times so we need to understand why we feel the way we do.

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Widows – Negative Stereotypes

Society has some ideas about widows and unfortunately they sometimes see us widows as negative stereotypes. Widows are always mourning. It is disrespectful to the dead for widows to have fun. Widows are emotionally unstable. They present a threat to their friends’ marriages. Widows are more likely to use alcohol and tranquilizers to relieve tension. … Continue Reading

April 15th, 2013, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

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Grief Doesn’t Have A Timeline

Here is a good article written by Joan Wickerham. Grief is a lot weirder than we think. It doesn’t follow a logical course or conform to any predictable timetable. Yet we persist in making comments about how other people are doing it. And worse, we are constantly, secretly convinced that because our own grief doesn’t … Continue Reading

February 11th, 2013, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

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How Are You Doing?

Take time on your grief journey to stand still and shake off the heavy burden you have been carrying. Ask yourself some questions: Do you still think of your husband every day? Do you become emotionally upset or can you enjoy your memories? Have you accepted that your life is as a single and not … Continue Reading

January 29th, 2013, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, widowhood and happiness, by

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Anticipatory Grief Article by Lynne Eldridge MD

Anticipatory grief is a common grief reaction when facing the eventual death of a loved one. Yet, while most people are familiar with the grief that occurs after a death (conventional grief), anticipatory grief is not often discussed. Link to full article written by Lynne Eldridge MD   –  http://tinyurl.com/bx4lv6a  Grief before death often involves … Continue Reading

January 21st, 2013, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

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Stages of Healing – Anger

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November 2nd, 2012, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

This is a great article called ” A Necessary Stage of Healing” by Jaletta Albright Desmond who is a columnist who lives in North Carolina. “I was mad at her. Mad at God. Mad at the professionals who couldn’t read a crystal ball to tell me my daughter was definitely suicidal.  Mad at some other people … Continue Reading

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Widow Audio Book – Chapter One

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June 25th, 2012, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

Please listen and enjoy Chapter One of the book “The Sisterhood of Widows”– read by a Professional Reader http://sisterhoodofwidows.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ch001AudioBook.mp3  

Denial Can Compound a Widow’s Problems

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June 17th, 2012, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, widow support groups, by

Widows may slip into denial when their lives take a different path and they are on their own again.  One major denial is that we are on our own and that we will sometimes need help.  We assume responsibilities unnecessarily because we don’t want to admit that life has changed and we are finding it … Continue Reading

A Widows Checklist – How Are You Doing?

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March 21st, 2012, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

Please answer these questions honestly and consider how far you have come in your grief journey: • I have given myself permission to grieve when I need to. • I am expressing my grief and not burying it inside me. • I have more physical and emotional energy than I did at the start. • … Continue Reading

A Widows Grief Process

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March 18th, 2012, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, by

Take a close look at the emotions listed and understand that you may feel some or all of them.  These are all normal and healthy symptoms of the grief process and should be acknowledged. Sadness – You may feel such a deep sadness that you never want to laugh again. Confusion – You feel like … Continue Reading

How Do You Know When You Need Help?

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February 29th, 2012, In Do You Know The Stages of grief?, Health for widows, Widow Blogs by Mary Francis, widow support groups, by

The stress of losing your husband can lead to a lot of emotional problems that can interfere with your daily living. Before I go any further, I’m not talking about grief which is a healthy expression of your emotions.  I’m talking about being tired all the time and not wanting to see anyone – your … Continue Reading