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
International Women’s Day
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SUNDAY MARCH 8th – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY What will you be doing to mark the day? When we lose a loved one we lose a part of ourselves. It takes great effort to get back on our feet as we grieve and heal. … Read More
Workshop – From Grief to Healing
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I’m having another “Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life” workshop on Saturday, March 28th 2015. We need to recognize that we can’t control the past but that we can control our future. Don’t drift along with no goals or plans for your … Read More
Chicks Night Out – Grief Support Group
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Christmas Holidays are hard when you don’t have your loved one. Death and grief are not part of the holidays and we often feel out of place at get togethers. This week I was with the “Chicks Night Out” group … Read More
Grief is Natural and Normal
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Why is that when we suffer a significant loss others are quick to express an opinion on how long we should grieve? To grieve is normal – there will be anger, hurt, guilt, emptiness, sadness, helplessness and loneliness. An abnormal … Read More