Widows Can Change
As a widow what can you do, starting today, that will make a difference in your life? No matter what has happened in your past you can do the most amazing things. We are remarkable and can turn nothing into … Read More
Dating the First Year of Widowhood
What do you think about dating within the first year of being a widow? This is a complicated topic and even widows have different opinions on this issue. What’s important is that no matter what we think, we always respect … Read More
Kicking The Worry Habit
It’s not easy when your grieving to kick the worry habit, but it’s worth it. First, let’s define what “worry” is – it is fear, a lack of facts and a waste of mental energy. Next, what can you do … Read More
For Widows – Is There a Right or Wrong Way To Grieve
There are always going to be people out there expressing their opinion about what a widow should or should not be doing. The only opinion that matters is your own.
Friendships That Don’t Work
For widows to fix what isn’t working, they must first acknowledge their part in the problem. It should come as no surprise to learn that you are responsible for the way you treat people, and in turn how people treat … Read More
Grief Etiquette for Today’s Widow
In another time widows had to wear black for a year and not be seen having fun. Thank goodness times have changed, but yet, below the surface are people still judging widows?
Are You a Widow Because of Suicide
Widowed by suicide – your heart and brain are in conflict and they are pulling you apart. Your heart wants to grieve for the loss of your husband, the loss of having someone to love and that your on your … Read More
In Pursuit of Happiness
A Widow’s basic needs are fairly simple: Love – belonging, friendships, involvement Power – being in control, recognition, skill Fun – Laughter, play, enjoyment, hobbies Freedom – having a choice, independence, money, health Love means belonging, relationships at work, social … Read More
What Not to Say to Widows
As a widow, I’ve had people say hurtful things after Donnie died. It took me years to realize that they just didn’t really understand how they sounded. I’m sure that most of them didn’t mean to hurt my feelings, but … Read More
Taking Inventory of Your Life
The decisions we widows make every single day are what builds the foundation of our future. Some are small decisions – should I walk today or set and watch T.V.? Some are life decisions that have more of an affect … Read More