Sleep is hard to come by when we lose our loved ones. It’s very important that we understand how lack of sleep affects our lives and what we can do about it. A list of what happens when we don’t … Read More
In my life I’ve made many mistakes but the ones I regret the most are my parenting mistakes. Donnie and I got along so well that children were just a natural part of our journey together. What we didn’t realize … Read More
If we are more sensitive to the views of others in the first place, we are less likely to put ourselves in situations where we have to make apologies. We need to say “I’m wrong” from our hearts and not … Read More
If you think that you are too old to do something that you've always wanted to do, you may want to reconsider and just go for it! Please complete the following exercise: What is the one thing I have always wanted … Read More
We all have people in our lives that come and go – they don't bring any value or commitment. Then there are others that are here for the long haul. They care about us and are willing to hold our … Read More
Upcoming events: Saturday March 5th, 2016 – Grief Recovery/ Positive Change ( 3 hour workshop) Starting Tuesday March 15th, 2016 – 8 Week Grief Recovery Method ( 2 hours a week) These events are hosted by Brenan's Funeral Home in Saint … Read More
When things are going bad, it’s usually made worse by someone else’s behavior. Sadly it’s hard enough to control our own behavior let alone control someone else’s. But there are some things we can do to help. There is this … Read More
Some widows find it nearly impossible to go on living in their home without their husbands. But they are paralyzed by the idea of moving, of leaving everything that's familiar at a time when they are completely unbalanced. My own experience … Read More
A lot happens after our husband’s death but in the midst of it all we need to hold on to the fact that others don’t control our destiny. Never, ever let other people determine your future. There is a dream … Read More
Our grief is directly related to the uniqueness of our marriage and no two marriages are the same. There is a lot of confusion about grief and how a person should handle it. But grief does not come in a tidy … Read More