For new widows all holidays are difficult, but finding things to be thankful for, especially in 2020, is a stretch. You’re grieving, don’t try to be something you’re not. Let grief have it’s time and don’t hide behind the “I’m … Read More
You may have a greater sense of well-being than some widows who have suffered a severe trauma or on the opposite side, widows who have experienced no trauma at all. But without a doubt as a widow, if you have … Read More
After Donnie died I had no purpose and felt no joy or happiness in living. For me to become an author and counselor took a personal commitment to go after my dreams, no matter what the cost. Once I realized … Read More
When a woman losses her husband, having the physical support of family and friends helps her to grieve in a healthy way. Unfortunately, at this time of the Corona-virus and self isolation they don’t have this very necessary physical connection. … Read More
We all hope to be healthy into old age, and then die peacefully in our sleep. But, I wouldn’t count on such a quick and easy exit from this life. As widows we should be cultivating our emotional circle of … Read More
As widows we need to have our grieving time, but there will come a time when we are faced with two distinct choices about what we will do with our lives. The first choice we can make is to be … Read More
It’s been years since I began blogging on being a widow. I want to thank you for all your support. Hundreds of widows have visited my blog and Facebook page with many leaving comments that I have personally found inspiring. … Read More
Emotional depression is everywhere in the News, magazines, and advertisements for antidepressant drugs. The message is that depression is an illness that needs some kind of treatment. Unfortunately, things are not that simple when it comes to grief and depression. … Read More
I know as a widow that you have already lost your husband and that you need your friends, but are you trying to hold onto friends who aren’t really worth holding onto? A friend is not a friend if they … Read More
No matter how much you are grieving, it is necessary from time to time to get away from your pain. This may mean going on a day trip or an extended vacation of several weeks or even lunch with a … Read More