The gift of forgiveness is for us not them. Holidays are emotionally exhausting when grieving and un-forgiveness can hold us back from healing. What they did was wrong. They don’t deserve your love, but they do deserve your forgiveness. Otherwise … Read More
When your loved one dies, to say that your life will change is the greatest of all understatements. Your life will be torn apart; mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. Immediately after their death, don’t let anyone rush you into making … Read More
Nothing means more to us widows than the memories of our loved ones: dating, marriage, children, travel and the list goes on. Therefore, nothing should be more important than organizing those memories. Here are a few simple rules to follow … Read More
Widows are knocked off balanced when they lose their loved ones, but we must get back into living our life and not just existing. It helps to make some goals for your new future as a single person. Your goals … Read More
After we lose our husbands we are unbalanced and being a “widow” is a strange new role. I was surprised to find that a dominant emotion for me was fear. Fear that I would never emerge from the emotional fog. … Read More
You have to step outside your comfort zone and challenge your desire to be risk free and safe. You may have to have a heart-to-heart talk to yourself. It’s time for change and to get up out of that rut … 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
Being a widow changes how we think about ourselves and how the world looks at us. It’s been years for me but sometimes I still feel like I’m half here and that if I’m not careful I will in time … Read More
Well, it’s that time of year again, the season for being thankful and grateful. It starts with Thanksgiving Day and goes through till New Year’s Day. Being thankful is a positive way to attract more situations and experiences to feel … Read More
As widows we often wish that we could avoid the whole holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Eve’s) by going away or sleeping through it! You may even feel under a great deal of pressure to “get into the … Read More