Caregivers Stress
Have you taken care of your ill husband for a long period of time? Perhaps he is still alive, but you know he isn’t going to get better and so caregivers stress has become part of your everyday life. This … Read More
A Widow’s Survival Checklist
As a widow you need to find someone “safe” to talk to. You are vulnerable and need to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. No one will care for your well-being as much as you, so please look … Read More
Cherish the Memories
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Here is an great article from Dora Carpenter, CPC – Founder The ANIYA Group Life Coaching Center www.doracarpenter.com Cherish the Memories and Embrace the FutureWhat do you do when you can’t go back, can’t erase, can’t redo, and can’t … Read More
Being In The Moment
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Most widows don’t want to be in the moment because the current moment holds the pain of grief. They are looking for the future – a future that has softened their grief. But what they don’t realize is that the … Read More
We Need Positive People
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I enjoy encouraging people to seek out the positive in life by listening to others with the intent to find good about what they are saying or doing. If you tune into the positive, you will get clues about what … Read More
Joel Osteen Quote
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God puts people in our lives on purpose so we can help them succeed and become all He created them to be. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them. That means you and … Read More
Widows and Their Wedding Rings
Widows and their wedding rings – A year ago I thought about taking my rings off but I just was not ready. It was almost four years but it didn’t feel right to me. More time has passed and it … Read More
Widows – Do you ever consider giving up?
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You will experience setbacks– everyone does. The best way to look at setbacks is to see them as challenges and a natural part of your journey. Challenges do not have to stop you in your tracks. They can add meaning … Read More
Get a Grip on the Paper Work
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Often in the earliest stages of grief we have to deal with a lot of paper work. Contact the professionals and ask for clarification for everything that you are not sure of. In fact, I recommend that you get a … Read More
The Many Faces of Grief
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When we lose a loved one there is the obvious loss of that person and we grieve for them. There are, however, other losses: Your future as part of a couple The role of a wife and lover The status … Read More