It’s not surprising how little widows know about therapy. Some seem to assume that it’s for widows that are totally unbalanced. Others have bravely gone for help, had a terrible experience, and have given up on therapy altogether. If you’re … Read More
How much do you know and understand about you, “the widow”? I feel duty bound to mention that getting to know yourself is one of life’s most thrilling and worthwhile endeavors. Spend some time with these questions and I promise … Read More
We all hope to be healthy into old age, and then die peacefully in our sleep. But, I wouldn’t count on such a quick and easy exit from this life. As widows we should be cultivating our emotional circle of … Read More
Widows may have started out their journey with children still at home. Then the kids grow up and out, but we never stop being a mother. You may think that the best way to cope with an empty nest is … Read More
As a widow it’s hard to watch married couples and know that they have what you don’t. For those who have lost a spouse and are thinking of dating again, my “Dating Guide For Widows” is available as a download … Read More
After Donnie died I struggled to find my way. There are periods in the life of a widow when you go through growing phases, and in order to do that, you need to be able to fail. You have to … Read More
It’s a fact, women are outliving men and therefore the women of today are spending a good portion of their lives as widows. Stats show that fewer than one in ten widows marry again. Well meaning friends may tell you … Read More
I mean can they hang out together – without sex?? I think they can, but a “man” friendship is different because men think of friends in a different way then women do. Widows think of friends as those people to … Read More
Stop thinking, “What if?” You may feel a great sadness, anger or self-doubt as a single woman, but each day is still a gift and it’s up to you to create your own joy. Learn the difference between being alone … Read More
As widows we often lose our couple friends and so we need to make some new friends. The secret to new friendships, lies in our ability to get their point of view and see things from that person’s angle as … Read More