Understand that first year as a widow – holidays, special occasions and emotionally charged events that leave you depressed and lonely.
In one instant, years of married life became only memories. I could stand the loneliness, I thought. And I can. I can stand anything. I didn’t know that before, but I do now. You can, too – it just takes … Read More
To be alive in this world, means that at some point you will be touched by grief. Death affects everyone and no one can anticipate the emotional and spiritual agony, even if you think you’re prepared – your not! Your … Read More
It may be time to revaluate everything in the house while spring cleaning. Find out what, if anything, your children want and give it to them or save it for them. For the rest, sell or give away what you … Read More
YouTube Video for Widows by Mary Francis As widows we are struggling to get back into living a full life without out loved one . Laughter is the bridge that will help us cross over from our old life as … Read More
As widows we often lose our couple friends and so we need to make some new friends. The secret to new friendships, lies in our ability to get their point of view and see things from that person’s angle as … Read More
It’s a mistake to think that a New Year is an automatic fresh start and that your grief will just lessen by magic. Grief has to have its time, it needs to be spoken of, seen and felt so that … Read More
I don’t know if you’re spending today with your family, close friends, neighbours or just having a quiet day by yourself. But what I do know is that without a doubt you are missing your loved one. Some of your … Read More
Widows know more than anyone that things have changed. Yes, they have changed and some traditions are no longer possible or even wanted without our loved ones. Don’t feel guilty if you want to stop or change some traditions. If … Read More
After the death of your husband, no one holiday is more difficult to endure than your first Christmas. Part of the reason is that Christmas is not just one day, it’s a “season” – from Thanksgiving on. It seems that … Read More
Unfortunately when you became a widow, your finances may have taken a big hit. Now Christmas is coming and after years of happy Christmas giving, you’re stressed with worry about how to continue when you are struggling with just paying … Read More
