Dysfunctional Holidays
I have a surprise for you – we are all dysfunctional in one way or another and if we accept this with a sense of humor we may just survive our dysfunctional holidays with our sanity intact. For many people, … Read More
Connect By Facebook
If you aren’t already a member of “The Sisterhood of Widows – Private Group for Widows”, I invite you to take a moment to connect by Facebook. It’s one group for ALL widows: . Young and not so young. . … Read More
Is It Time To Move?
When Is It Time To Move? As a widow ages, she may want to remain in her own home because of her memories. But for many, their declining health or finances may make that impossible. Moving from the home you … Read More
Sentimental Belongings
Sentimental belongings and things that bring memories into our lives should be treated with great care and respect—not packed away or treated like clutter. But if there is a lot of physical clutter in your home de-cluttering will calm your … Read More
Your Biggest Resource
You are your biggest resource. As a widow you may need financial advice, support and training on how to do things your husband used to do. There are resources everywhere, you just need to be open to them. But, don’t … Read More
Being Unforgiving Hurts Us
People say the most stupid and thoughtless things to widows. We need to forgive them not for themselves, but because being unforgiving hurts us more than them. 1. I will no longer dwell on this incident. 2. I will not … Read More
Aware of Time
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
Beyond Grief
Beyond Grief Widows are probably one of the most misunderstood groups in the world today. Not everyone grieves the same way because our marriages are different, as are the circumstances of their death. Grief is complicated and we need to … Read More
Shopping Therapy
Shopping Therapy for Loneliness I decided that I would put all my receipts in a basket to see where I spent my money. It just seems that the money goes and I don’t know where. After all I never go … Read More
What You Want
One way to take care of yourself is by looking at what you want versus what you need. You may ask – What is the difference between the two? Simply put a want is something we hope will make us … Read More