Why do Friends Drift Away? Unfortunately, about two months after you’ve lost your husband your friends kind of forget about it. They dropped over a lasagna or sent flowers. They may even have taken time off work to attend the … Read More
If you’re serious about healing your broken heart, keep a widow’s journal. When you hear something valuable or inspiring write it down, don’t trust your memory. The best way to organize yourself is to write things down, because “widow fog” … Read More
When times are hard the temptation to quit is part of our human nature, but widows are stronger than that. Having said that, widows need to watch out for these negative thoughts: This is too difficult for me. I am … Read More
When it comes to being an overwhelmed widow, the best way to get back your balance is to quiet yourself down. If you don’t know what to do next – don’t do anything. Get still, take a deep breath and … Read More
As widows our energy is already low and so I want to warn you about two bad habits that we often take on after the death of our husbands. The first bad habit is irresponsible television watching. I suggest that … Read More
I believe that “Widow Support Groups” are enormously comforting and helpful if you are talking to other widows who are struggling with the same issues. Some widows are just not interested in face to face support groups. They prefer to … Read More
We all worry about something, sometimes, but if you are a chronic worrier, you may need some help. It’s time to ask yourself, “Are You a Worrier?” When was the last time you had a day free of anxiety? Worry … Read More
To maximize your decisions widows have to ask themselves, “what now?” Life has asked each widow the same question, but we have chosen to answer totally different from each other, and that’s okay. Every decision is a matter of choosing … Read More
Widows are lonely during the holidays and we often feel left out and disconnected. There’s so much hype about happiness during the holidays that it’s natural to feel the loneliness. We can’t help feeling that everyone’s having more fun than … Read More
When your husband died, grief took over: emotionally, physically and spiritually. Your thoughts and feelings related to their death is what molds your mourning. Understanding your grief is an important part to understanding how your grief is affecting you. Though … Read More