When our friends make a mistake or say something they shouldn’t please don’t give up on them. A widow’s true friends will always be there for her, even when they don’t really understand her grief. A landmark Harvard Study found … Read More
We were married but now we are single and our lives are forever changed. People often ask me how I handled being a wife and then a widow. The truth is I didn’t handle it well, but I thought I … Read More
I’m feeling disconnected from God because of my grief. What can I do? It’s not unusual for everything in your life to be unbalanced, even your faith, when you lose a loved one. Spiritual Symptoms When Grieving: Anger at God … Read More
When we lose a loved one we feel disconnected from the world. Our grief often causes us to withdraw from others just when we need them the most. You need to know that being involved in fulfilling relationships is one … Read More
Take a Leap of Faith – What if you had no fear of failing, of being alone or being disapproved by others? All this is the worst case scenario that we all fear when we take a leap of faith. … Read More
A widow asked me: I lost my spouse last year and I still feel unbalanced. When will I start to feel better? Everyone is different but there are some factors that might contribute to how long it takes: The trauma … Read More
Rebuilding Your Life – Grief becomes part of our lives when we lose a loved one and part of healing is picking up the pieces. Our grief often includes despair, disappointment, hopelessness and loneliness. We need time to mourn what … Read More
Bouts of Insecurity – Understand that it happens to the best of us: we are blithely going about our day, feeling just fine, when suddenly, out of the blue something comes along and knocks us for a loop. These moments … Read More
How Do I Interview a Grief Counselor? You need to feel comfortable with any Grief Counselor that you’re considering hiring. Ask lots of questions in your search to find someone that fits your own life style. Where are you located? … Read More
“Do men grieve differently than women when they lose their spouse?” Although we all experience grief when we lose a loved one, women seem more likely than men to express their feelings of loss. But just because women are more … Read More