I know you are thinking that there is nothing “joyful” about your life as a widow, but here are some simple tips for joyful energy that you can do even while grieving. Become a list keeper. There is something calming … Read More
The one thing widows don’t understand after the death of their husbands is that widows deserve happy lives. Few widows believe they deserve all the best of life as they move forward on their own. It took me a while … Read More
The internet is a great way to connect with other widows, but it is also an unsafe place where widows are often targeted for donations, memberships and product sales. While searching for that perfect Zoom group there were several key … Read More
If your still grieving and aren’t emotionally ready to be in an intimate relationship, how are you going to determine if you’re with the right guy? If you have been dating for a few months then this post is for … Read More
Watch out for the fantasy of “being in love” where you don’t give much thought to whether he is really right for you. Widows in love with love often get hurt. In the video Mary talks about the “Seven mistakes … Read More
We widows are urged to look for the quick fix rather than to look inside ourselves. We end up seeing only our limitations, instead of our possibilities. The truth is there is no quick fix when grieving. I have no … Read More
It’s ok for widows to date. Something we may have to say to our children – “Just because Mom is older and a widow doesn’t mean that she is unable to make her own decisions when it comes to dating”. … Read More
It is the cruelest of all things for a widow to lose a loved one and not to be with them at the end because of covid-19 and/or to not be able to have a funeral or receive the much … Read More
Widows facing their feelings allows them to concentrate on reality rather than fear and helps them choose the right action steps. How do you understand and control your feelings? The best method I know is to begin writing in a … Read More
You are a new widow and your home is no longer for a couple – it is now sadly a home for just you. One of our biggest mistakes is to sell when grieving.