Are You Living In The Dark?
To new widows life is dark and there seems little hope, it feels as if we are lost and can’t find our way. Having lived in that darkness for a while, I decided one day that it was time to … Read More
To new widows life is dark and there seems little hope, it feels as if we are lost and can’t find our way. Having lived in that darkness for a while, I decided one day that it was time to … Read More
When I was a child I thought that if I was good and did what I was supposed to that life would be easy and I wouldn’t have any troubles. When I grew up I learned that troubles come naturally … Read More
What if you had no fear of failing, of being alone or being disapproved by others? All this is the worst case scenario that we all fear when we take a leap of faith. It’s not unusual for widows to … Read More
Sometimes, we are so consumed with our own grief that it is difficult to understand or even acknowledge the depth of others’ grief. As parents, sometimes we don’t understand that our own children, after having lost one parent, are fearful … Read More
Being a widow changes how we think about ourselves and how the world looks at us. It’s been years for me but sometimes I still feel like I’m half here and that if I’m not careful I will in time … Read More
When widows finally develop the courage to meet a problem head on, the problem disappears and with it our fears. Take the courage to make that difficult phone call, confront a person or make a sacrifice – just making the … Read More
It's hard to define what a "soul mate" is because we all have different expectations, but one thing is for sure and that is that we know when we have found one. A "soul mate" shares a special intimacy with … Read More
I have created a new Facebook page for the women in New Brunswick, Canada that have lost a loved one. "Chick's Night Out – New Brunswick" is a closed site where widows can share their feelings and get encouragement and support … Read More
I'm studying to become an "Early Intervention Field Traumatology" and in my study material is the below article that I wanted to share in honor of the Fire Fighters at the Fort McMurray fire. I Wish You Could See I wish … Read More
I must confess that I never liked change. I’ve worked at the same organization for 36 years, married to the same guy and living a life of routine, right up till the day Donnie died. But that one major change … Read More