Life is Hard and Not Always Fair
I don’t need to tell you that life doesn’t always work the way we’d like it to. The fact is life is hard and not always fair. I learned that the hard way when Donnie died suddenly at the age … Read More
Best Zoom Groups For Widows
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
Widows Made by Covid-19
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
The Beautiful Widow
Okay, maybe to some people I am not beautiful, but I’ve discovered I can choose not to be an invisible widow. How can I do this, you ask? I’ve got something no one can take away from me. It has … Read More
What’s a Widow’s Future Look Life?
It’s hard to see your future when you are a widow. In theory it should be full of possibilities, but the emptiness you feel won’t go away. Go with an open mind and try different things out. It may … Read More
Friendships That Don’t Work
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For widows to fix what isn’t working, they must first acknowledge their part in the problem. It should come as no surprise to learn that you are responsible for the way you treat people, and in turn how people treat … Read More
Are You a Widow Because of Suicide
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Widowed by suicide – your heart and brain are in conflict and they are pulling you apart. Your heart wants to grieve for the loss of your husband, the loss of having someone to love and that your on your … Read More
Lack of Understanding from Family and Friends
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We often express bewilderment at the lack of understanding from friends and families. Time and time again I hear this refrain: … but they don’t understand. Perhaps as time goes by your relationship with old friends will change to suit … Read More
Chick’s Night Out – New Brunswick
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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
Brenan’s Funeral Home – Workshops by Mary Francis
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You have lost a loved one and now you want to grieve and heal in a healthy way. One day you think you have a handle on it and the next day you don’t want to get out of bed. … Read More