Let’s look at some hurtful things that people say with good intentions: He’s in a better place. He isn’t in pain anymore. I know exactly how you feel. You’ll feel better soon. Don’t you think you should be over it … Read More
Workbook for Widows: Restore ~ Rebalance ~ Rejuvenate I want to share with you something I’ve put together to help you move beyond grief toward true healing, through positive daily steps. Rebalance ~ Restore ~ Rejuvenate: Workbook Rather than … Read More
Widows making decisions – it doesn’t have to be complicated. Life is hard enough when we are grieving. Grief makes it easier for us to postpone making a decision, to not think about all the pros and cons that have … Read More
I am often asked, “Why is Grieving so Difficult?” From my own experience my broken heart and my logical brain just could not understand each other. It is perfectly normal and logical to relive, continually, the life that we once … Read More
Sleeping is one of the most important sources of recovery in our lives. Even a bit of trouble sleeping can have an impact on strength, moods, energy level and concentration. We need at least six to seven hours of sleep … Read More
There has been, and most likely still is, a general belief that once we live through a magical yearly life cycle, we will somehow be much better. While this may be true for some, I can assure you that very … Read More
A lonely valentines is one of the greatest challenge faced by survivors. When it comes to accepting and dealing with loss, each day presents its own challenge but Valentine’s Day is especially hard. Loneliness is judged to be more difficult … Read More
Is it Depression or Grief? It’s not always easy to tell the difference especially after the death of a loved one, but depression is very different in terms of duration and severity. Sometimes, the bereaved get stuck in the past … Read More
Sickness when grieving – our health is affected in every way when we lose our loved ones. At first the grief affects us mentally as it drains our joy and changes our relationships. It isn’t long before our physical health … Read More