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10 Mar 2025

Hurtful Things People Say

by Mary Francis | posted in: All Blog Postings by Mary, First Year As A Widow, Health for Grieving Women, Motivate and Support Widows, Widowhood and Happiness, YouTube Videos | 1

Let’s look at some hurtful things that people say with good intentions: He’s in a better place. He isn’t in pain anymore. I know exactly how you feel. You’ll feel better soon. Don’t you think you should be over it … Read More

20 Sep 2012

What to Avoid Saying to a Grieving Widow

by Mary Francis | posted in: All Blog Postings by Mary, First Year As A Widow, Health for Grieving Women, Motivate and Support Widows, Widowhood and Happiness | 1

It’s important to know what to avoid saying to a grieving widow. It can be nerve-wracking trying to say the “right thing” but many times the very things they think will comfort us will only end up hurting us. Let’s … Read More