I am writing this for everyone that has lost a loved one to the virus Covid-19. Some blame the workplace, or point their fingers at those that didn’t follow the guidelines, others the authorities for their poor decisions, but I … Read More
As widows we have had the joy of living knocked out of us. Most of us settle for simply “getting by” as we grieve. We just let life happen to us instead of intentionally moving forward. The question is, “How … Read More
We live in a stressful time, more than ever we are anxious about our world. In this environment, we may be tempted to believe that the only way to find true peace is to escape. One way of escaping is … Read More
When a woman losses her husband, having the physical support of family and friends helps her to grieve in a healthy way. Unfortunately, at this time of the Corona-virus and self isolation they don’t have this very necessary physical connection. … Read More
YouTube Video for Widows by Mary Francis Please understand that when grieving our emotions are super sensitive and things can bother us that would have never upset us before.
I admit it – widows are emotional. We are extra sensitive to comments made and to visits not made. Over time the weight of hurts done to us become too great to carry and starts to hold us back. The … Read More
The older we get the more we tend to rely on some version of spirituality. Over half of all seniors aged 75 and over say that their spiritual beliefs help them to understand life’s difficulties and find meaning in their … Read More
As a widow, I’ve often been lonely, sad, depressed and even angry at God. I read somewhere that God didn’t prevent pain, but stood and supported you as you went through it. I’ve also read that it helps to talk … Read More
A widow’s world could be so much more than just the grief. I trust in a Higher Power greater than myself, because I could never have imagined my life as it is today. If left to myself my world would … Read More