I know, it seems impossible, but you can make it through your grief. Widows are not passive observers of their life – they are active participants and their broken hearts happen through them, not to them. We can heal what … Read More
Big decisions make me nervous. No problem when buying clothes or ordering lunch, but moving, buying a new car or making financial decisions are another matter, and some part of me always wonders whether I’m making the best choice. I … Read More
When I was fifty, I joined a legion of widows, all of us declaring our grief and honoring our memories. With my grief came the understanding and appreciation of my most important asset, my health. Gone for me, were the … Read More
Sometimes we widows are sad right away, but sometimes it takes a while for it all to sink in. If there are children at home, you may feel like you have to be strong for the rest of the family. … Read More
If you don’t already have a journal, it would be a good idea to get one. A life worth living is worth recording. It can be a simple notebook, a place to record your thoughts, observations, feelings, dreams and goals. … Read More
There were many times during my grief where I said things I didn’t mean, many instances where I did things I would never have done under normal circumstances. I believe that when your heart and soul are being ripped from … Read More
As a widow you need to find someone “safe” to talk to. You are vulnerable and need to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. No one will care for your well-being as much as you, so please look … Read More
When you are young and things don’t turn out, you can always tell yourself “maybe next year”. That’s the beauty of being young – there are lots of second chances. But as time passes, how do you acknowledge that life … Read More
Murphy’s Law states “Whatever can go wrong will go wrong”. This negative way of thinking may cause us widows to expect the worst life has to offer. Unfortunately when we expect a bad situation with someone or something, it often … Read More
Being happy starts with believing that, as a widow, you deserve to be happy again. If you believe that you deserve happiness, you can start creating happiness for yourself. When you look at other widows do you say the following … Read More