When I became a widow at the age of 50 I knew that I had to make a life of my own. No one was going to do it for me. If I was to become a person unto myself … Read More
One of the first things grief steals is our sleep when we need it more then ever. We can make some life changes such as avoiding coffee at night and exercising a few times a week. But to tell you … Read More
I am more aware of time now that I am a widow. Before the days went by, one after another, without me giving a thought to the fact there is an finite amount of time left. After Donnie died the … Read More
What can you do to help a loved one who is depressed? You love and care for them but you can’t take their pain on. You are powerless to make choices for them, even if you think your advice is … Read More
If you experience some form of anxiety you are not alone because it is the most common mental issue in this country. It wasn’t that long ago that scientists believed that the mind had no effect on the body. We … Read More
You’ve lost your loved one and life has lost it’s joy but you need to be determined to move forward. Persistence is what it takes to get you through your grief so you can heal. It’s been several years in … Read More
Have you heard that it takes more energy to frown than to smile? I know it’s hard to find something to smile about when you have lost a loved one but it’s true and smiling will you also give your … Read More
Have you ever watched the TV show “Touched By An Angel”? It was one of the rare shows that I would watch every week because it made me feel good about life and gave me hope for the future. Della … Read More
Freedom is having the ability to ask, “What do I want to do” as opposed to, “What needs to be done”. Instead of solely concentrating on others, we can focus on what we want, on what we find personally fulfilling. … Read More
I am proof that your life can change in an instant. Just like every other widow out there knows – life is never the same the moment your husband dies. I believe a piece of each of us goes with … Read More