Physically, Mentally and Spiritually a women’s health is at risk because of the grief journey she is on.
Life is very emotional for widows and we need to be calm when things are out of control, but how do we do that when everything we know is forever changed? First you need to question what really matters to … Read More
The most important part of your day is the morning, because your day flows with what you focus on at the start of your day. Take 30 minutes each morning to sit quietly and reflect on how your going to … Read More
Tired of forgetting things? Some call it “widow brain fog” because widows are truly in a fog when grieving. I remember driving pass my road on the way home and we had lived there for most of our twenty-seven married … Read More
It’s not easy when your grieving to kick the worry habit, but it’s worth it. First, let’s define what “worry” is – it is fear, a lack of facts and a waste of mental energy. Next, what can you do … Read More
Do you find yourself doing things you don’t want to do? Spending time with people you would whether not be with? The funny thing about being a widow is all the time you have on your own, that others think … Read More
Today is the funeral for one of the widows in our “Chick’s Night Out” local group. She wasn’t 60 yet and had been fighting cancer long before the sudden death of her partner. She lost not only the love of … Read More
It’s hard when you are grieving to feel uplifted. All we widows want to do is hide our heads under the pillow and be left alone, but I’ve got something a lot better for you than retreating to your bedroom. … Read More
Rapid mood changes are typical when widows are grieving. Widow’s are often doing good and then without any apparent reason, they take an emotionally down turn and are unable to stop crying. Maybe it was triggered by a conversation with … Read More
Panic attacks are the most frightening of all stress symptoms and are experienced by approximately one in ten adults. But panic attacks can be even more frequent for those of us who are grieving and feeling overwhelmed. A panic attack … Read More
Experts have not yet determined all the causes as there are likely to be many. Chronic fatigue is a poorly understood flu like condition that can completely drain your energy and may last for years. Widows may be prone to … Read More