For Widows – It Is What It Is
My Mom died a few years before my husband. How I wish she could have been there for me. Whenever life took a bad turn Mom would say “It is what it is”. In her way she was telling me … Read More
What Stresses Widows?
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Widows can get stressed out by the smallest of things. I’ve noticed, in my own life, that obsessing over what stresses me can cause even more stress. I know that sounds odd, but it’s true. Think about all the things … Read More
Are You Simply “Getting By”?
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As widows we have had the joy of living knocked out of us. Most of us settle for simply “getting by” as we grieve. We just let life happen to us instead of intentionally moving forward. The question is, “How … Read More
Home Maintenance
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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
Is Your Grief Out Of Control?
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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
Spring Cleaning
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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
Laughter Is A Widows Best Medicine
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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
How To Make New Friends
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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
A Widow’s New Year
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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
A Widow’s Christmas Day
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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