Not Ready For Christmas
Widows dread the holidays and often put off what they think needs to be done. They then feel that they are not ready for Christmas and as the days pass they get even more stressed. Make it easy to get … Read More
Suicide During The Holidays
As a widow I have travelled the ups and downs of grief. I’ve always found the holidays hard and do I dare say even annoying. Suicide during the holidays is a real possibility and something we need to be aware … Read More
Holiday Drama
A lot of us widows have at least one relative who tends to create holiday drama. The best thing to do is make a plan about how you spend your time with them. This will help you gain clarity about … Read More
Widows Holiday Gifting
I know that the holidays are hard and for widows holiday gifting is just another stress they face. But, a heartfelt gift has the power to change, to heal, and to make someone feel cared for. Holiday Gifting Tips: Consider … Read More
Connect With Others
As widow’s holidays make us want to run away and hide. Often the last thing we want to do is connect with others. If you are going to a get-together where you are going to see someone with whom you … Read More
Holiday Grieving
If some time has passed since the death of your loved ones, family and friends have usually resumed their normal lives, while your life will never be the same. Holiday grieving is lonely and hard for widows, but at least … Read More
A Widow’s True Friends
When our friends make a mistake or say something they shouldn’t please don’t give up on them. A widow’s true friends will always be there for her, even when they don’t really understand her grief. A landmark Harvard Study found … Read More
Imagine being old
Imagine being old and you look back at all the things you thought about doing but never did. How you never took that road trip with a good friend. How you never took a sunny day off work just to … Read More
Connect By Facebook
If you aren’t already a member of “The Sisterhood of Widows – Private Group for Widows”, I invite you to take a moment to connect by Facebook. It’s one group for ALL widows: . Young and not so young. . … Read More
Your Estate
Some people mark personal items in their home with masking tape to indicate the name of the person who is to receive it when your estate is settled. But to better ensure that each item is given to the intended … Read More