You have likely already heard how important friendships are when you are grieving. Recent studies show that lonely grievers are more likely to develop high blood pressure, sleep poorly and get sick more often. On the other hand if you … Read More
How we wrestle with grief — and ultimately push ahead to a new life — varies among widows. But many of us who need help to bounce back are not getting it, health experts warn, and that jeopardizes our mental … Read More
If they ever invent time travel, many of us widows will be the first to line up to skip pass November and December for a first class ticket to January. We will bypass all of the "holiday cheer" and having to … Read More
It’s part of our culture to want what we don’t have and not to be grateful for what we do have. This “season of wants” puts pressure on everyone to give and spend until you wish you hadn’t. This crazy … Read More
Mary’s second Booklet – “A Guide to Manage Stress and Sleep” • Do you get so tired & stressed that you don’t have any energy to care about life? • Do you keep busy so that you’re exhausted at bed … Read More
I’ve been out every night this week: Monday – Dinner and movie with 14 ladies from “Chicks Night Out” Tuesday – Dinner with 7 people from work. Wednesday – Evening with sister and family. Thursday – “Chicks Night Out” Christmas … Read More
Today I had to fill out my renewal for my Certificate for Business as it was only good for five years. It seems amazing to me that five years ago I registered “The Sisterhood of Widows” with no knowledge but … Read More
I had lots of support from family and friends when Donnie died. Even a year later they were there at the grave site for the one year anniversary. I truly appreciate them; but as much as I needed their support, … Read More
Widows need to be safe in their own homes. The list below was selected from a pamphlet published by MetLife’s Consumer Education Center. Do you have a dog? Barking dogs attract attention that a burglar doesn’t want. Do you leave … Read More
The act of love requires work and courage. Once widowed there is a certain amount of fear when reaching out to others and loving again. We have been hurt by the death of our loved ones and don’t want to … Read More