Understand that first year as a widow – holidays, special occasions and emotionally charged events that leave you depressed and lonely.
Holidays intensify grief and feelings of loss as we are flooded with memories of our husbands. Below are some tips that I hope will help you handle the holiday season. Break with tradition – Sometimes, it helps to change things … Read More
I received this message, asking me, “It’s just me and the kids at Christmas and I don’t know how I’m going to get through it without breaking down. I would appreciate any advice you can give me”. In this Blog … Read More
Holiday Get Togethers – In the midst of our holiday get togethers there is a missing loved one. They are not with us in the physical sense, but they are with us in spirit and memories. The holidays can be … Read More
Widows need all the holiday kindness they can get, but what if the best way to get kindness is to give it? There is a saying, “to have a friend, you must first be a friend”. I think that also … Read More
My Holiday and Special Occasion Guide was created because it’s hard to get through the special occasions and holidays while grieving the loss of our loved one. This guide will help you to do some planning and it’s the perfect … Read More
Is it “okay to skip Christmas?” Absolutely – There is nothing wrong with skipping Christmas, especially when your grief is fresh. A break can mean turning down invitations to parties or to step back from parts of the holiday … Read More
You have likely already heard how important friendships are when you are grieving at Christmas time. Recent studies show that lonely grievers are more likely to develop high blood pressure, sleep poorly and get sick more often. On the other … Read More
Is just the thought of Christmas shopping enough to make you want to stay in bed? I know we aren’t in a festive mood when grieving but whether we are ready for it or not, the season of gift giving … Read More
I like the words “Hope for Widows” because it means that life doesn’t end with the death of our spouse. There is hope for a new future, hope for laughter, hope for joy, hope for peace … Hope for widows … Read More
The season of giving is upon us and if you’re ready to make a difference, there is no better time to start then today. A heartfelt gift has the power to change a person’s life, to heal and to make … Read More