Spiritual Needs
For the purpose of providing you with support and strength, we are going to talk about our spiritual needs as “faith”. Being positive is not possible without faith in something other than our self. We can’t do it on our … Read More
Taking a Leap Of Faith
Easter long weekend is coming up and so I think its a great time to talk about taking a leap of faith. What if you had no fear of failing, of being alone or being disapproved by others? All this … Read More
Senior Widow
Are you a senior widow? You may have been independent in your marriage, but the finality of their death can still overwhelm you. You can’t listen to the music you both enjoyed together and meals out are just unbearable without … Read More
Handbook for Grievers
I’ve written a resource and reference Handbook for Grievers, aimed at helping you to understand your grief and to heal in a healthy way. Handbook for Grievers The next step is not about the grieving as much as the “healing” part … Read More
Grieve Less
When Will I Grieve Less and Start Feeling Better? Everyone is different but there are some factors that might contribute to how long it takes: The length of your marriage. The trauma associated with his death. The unresolved issues in … Read More
Socialize As a Widow
It was hard at first to socialize as a widow. I wondered how long I would feel like this – that the world was empty and there was no hope or joy. Years ago I started a local group for … Read More
Grief Has No Time Limit
Everyone keeps saying that you will feel better in time, but grief isn’t measured by how much time has passed. We need to understand that our grief has no time limit or restrictions. Our hearts are broken and we need … Read More
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Laughter is the Best Medicine. A good knee slapping laugh with friends as you go for a walk together, playing with your grandchild or having a new adventure, they will all add years to your life. Many experts say that … Read More
How To Help
Widows need to tell others how to help them. We shouldn’t assume that friends and family know what to say or how to help us. The reality is that their lives go on with little change, while our lives have … Read More
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The best kept secret for good sleep is a pill-free treatment called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) which targets the thoughts and behaviors that mess up your sleep. A recent study shows that CBT-I has helped 86 percent of … Read More