The Empty Chair
Last night I went to my nieces wedding. It’s been eleven years since Donnie’s death and you would think that I would be used to that empty chair across from me – but I’m not and I don’t think I … Read More
Widows – What Is Your Attitude
How are you progressing in your grief journey? Some widows think they will be happy when they sell the house, when they get more money or when the kids grow up etc. but happiness isn’t somewhere in your future. Your … Read More
Planting a Memorial Tree
There are many different ways to remember our loved ones. Planting a tree is just one of many suggestions. This type of memorial can mean a lot to you and family members when dealing with a recent loss by watching … Read More
My Monument for The Gravesite
Two months after Donnie’s death I did our monument. I put our wedding date and picture on it, and had it inscribed with “Charlie Brown and Snoopy Forever”. In the back it has the Serenity Prayer and I believe the … Read More
A Widow and Her Dream Crushers
Often, without even realizing it, our friends and families make us feel powerless to change. We are met with comments like “you can’t do that” or “you can’t afford that” or “you’re too old, young etc.” They may be well … Read More
What Are Widows Afraid Of?
Death results in fears of all kinds. Some fears you didn’t know you would ever feel. Some are old fears you’ve had most of your life but had been successfully denying up to now. A little fear can be motivating, … Read More
Love me now …
People come to the funerals of those they haven’t seen or spoken to in years. Why is that when the person would have enjoyed friendship during their healthy days and appreciated their visits even more when they were sick? • … Read More
I talk about my grief all the time, but it doesn’t seem to help.
I know it’s hard once you lose your loved one. I relate it to being on a double highway with someone to share the journey with and then all of a sudden you are in the ditch and by yourself. … Read More
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend
I hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving Day – either in Canada or the United States. I know that gratitude is hard to find when you have lost a loved one, but it is a necessary step in your healing. … Read More
Handbook for Grievers
Years ago my life changed dramatically when my husband died at the age of fifty-three. I needed to trust what my inner voice was telling me, but I just wasn’t listening. I began to learn (I’m a very slow learner) … Read More