Grieving Hard The First Year
Today I want to talk about some of the things you need to watch out for as a widow. You’re grieving hard this first year and you will be facing some major changes to your life style.
Surviving the Holidays While Grieving
Holidays can be particularly hard after the death of a loved one so I’m glad you’re reading this article. I hope it provides grief insight and encouragement so you can be better prepared for the last few days before Christmas. … Read More
Holiday Tips for Widows
Today I would like to share some tips that may help us widows get through this stressful time. Enjoy your children and grandchildren. After all that’s what the holidays are suppose to be about. 2. Don’t start party drinking, because … Read More
Can You Be a Social Widow?
Widows who have a high sense of well-being, have a vibrant social network. Their number one strategy to raising their mood and combat depression is to get out with family and friends. Having said that I want you to be … Read More
Holidays for Children Who Are Grieving
Going it alone can be tough at this time of the year. It’s crazy to pretend that everything is the same when it’s not. Here are some tips to help your children and grandchildren survive the season without their loved … Read More
What Are Widows Afraid Of?
Death results in fears of all kinds. Some fears you didn’t know you would ever feel. Some are old fears you’ve had most of your life but had been successfully denying up to now. A little fear can be motivating, … Read More
I talk about my grief all the time, but it doesn’t seem to help.
I know it’s hard once you lose your loved one. I relate it to being on a double highway with someone to share the journey with and then all of a sudden you are in the ditch and by yourself. … Read More
Handbook for Grievers
Years ago my life changed dramatically when my husband died at the age of fifty-three. I needed to trust what my inner voice was telling me, but I just wasn’t listening. I began to learn (I’m a very slow learner) … Read More
Advice Widows Have Found Helpful
You will be feeling a considerable amount of emotional pain and it’s normal not to want to be around others in the initial months following their death. While we are grieving we are not our usual selves and you may … Read More
Tell Others How to Help You
Let your friends and family know that their comforting presence (a hug or a touch) is important. They can help with shopping, cooking, errands or drives to appointments. It also helps us to talk about our loved ones and our … Read More