Stages of Grief
“Stages of Grief” has been under dispute these last few years. To hear more about this please please watch my video from April 19, 2018 on this subject. YouTube link to this video: Mary talks about how the 5 stages … Read More
Are You Hurting?
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Are you hurting? You may appear not to be hurting because you have either already worked through it, or have yet to come out of your numbness to feel the pain. It’s natural and even okay to grieve and hurt … Read More
Do You Have True Friends?
Widows are hurting and they need true friends that care about them. Do you have true friends that you can depend on? Here are a few questions to help you rate your friendships: Do they call or come see you, … Read More
What Changes Are Best For You?
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To really get to an understanding of what changes are best for you, you will have to start by first assessing how you feel. Asking questions will help keep your mind nimble and open to change. Below are some questions … Read More
Don’t Ask These 3 Questions
I know it’s hard to be a widow, but I want you to stop worrying about things that are just not worth your energy. Please don’t ask these 3 questions because they focus on the negative and you need to … Read More
Widows Deserve Happy Lives
The one thing widows don’t understand after the death of their husbands is that widows deserve happy lives. Few widows believe they deserve all the best of life as they move forward on their own. It took me a while … Read More
Widows In Love With Love
Watch out for the fantasy of “being in love” where you don’t give much thought to whether he is really right for you. Widows in love with love often get hurt. In the video Mary talks about the “Seven mistakes … Read More
American Thanksgiving 2020
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
Widows Building Emotional Strength
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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
My Journey As A Widow
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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