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
Acknowledge Your Loss
It’s important that you acknowledge your loss. Though it’s easier to talk about almost anything than the dead, the dead are what mourners most need to talk about – especially jurying this festive season. Therefore please do not shy away … 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
Motivated Widow
I have a confession to make, I sometimes find it hard to be a motivated widow. I turned 67 this year and wanted to get better physically. In the past year my back went out and I just got feeling … 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
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are the most frightening of all stress symptoms and are experienced by approximately one in ten adults. They can occur after we have lost a loved one and our stress is high. A panic attack causes your heart … Read More
The Possibilities
The possibilities are out there and we need to realize that most problems are never quite as bad as we make them out to be. When a problem arises commit to addressing it at once. Step one is to imagine … Read More
Accomplished Widow
Are you an accomplished widow? Sometimes we need to stop and acknowledge how far we have come. It does not matter what it is, as long as you give yourself credit for what you have accomplished. Get paper and pen … Read More
It is Your Future
It is your future and a widow shouldn’t be satisfied with a small future when she is capable of enjoying so much more. Success in your future is about becoming what you want to be. You can become what you … Read More