Have a Pity Party
Is it okay to have a pity party for yourself? Yes, go for it but make it a brief party and don’t draw it out. Christmas without your loved one will tire you out – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. … Read More
Lonely During the Holidays
It has been said that half of us feel left out during the holidays. But for us widows being lonely during the holidays is much more than just “feeling left out”. There is so much hype about having fun and … Read More
Not Ready For Christmas
Widows dread the holidays and often put off what they think needs to be done. They then feel that they are not ready for Christmas and as the days pass they get even more stressed. Make it easy to get … Read More
Suicide During The Holidays
As a widow I have travelled the ups and downs of grief. I’ve always found the holidays hard and do I dare say even annoying. Suicide during the holidays is a real possibility and something we need to be aware … Read More
Holiday Drama
A lot of us widows have at least one relative who tends to create holiday drama. The best thing to do is make a plan about how you spend your time with them. This will help you gain clarity about … Read More
Holiday Stress
With all the hustle and bustle in our lives it’s no wonder holiday stress is so high for widows. Here are some tips to help widows with their holiday stress: Research shows just six minutes of down time can help … Read More
Widows Holiday Gifting
I know that the holidays are hard and for widows holiday gifting is just another stress they face. But, a heartfelt gift has the power to change, to heal, and to make someone feel cared for. Holiday Gifting Tips: Consider … Read More
Connect With Others
As widow’s holidays make us want to run away and hide. Often the last thing we want to do is connect with others. If you are going to a get-together where you are going to see someone with whom you … Read More
No Gift Giving Christmas
A Widow’s Question: I just don’t want anything to do with gift giving and celebrating the season. Any advice on how to have a no gift giving Christmas? My Answer: I know you aren’t in a festive mood but whether … Read More
Dysfunctional Holidays
I have a surprise for you – we are all dysfunctional in one way or another and if we accept this with a sense of humor we may just survive our dysfunctional holidays with our sanity intact. For many people, … Read More