Watch your words because words matter. Words spoken without thought can hurt grieving widows and cause unnecessary pain. On the other hand, words we speak when grieving can also cause pain to others that don’t understand our grief journey. Words … Read More
Are you having trouble being spiritual when grieving? Anger at God A crisis of faith in your religious beliefs Difficulty in making sense of their death Searching for understanding of life without your loved one Grief and loss evoke a … Read More
For the purpose of providing you with support and strength, we are going to talk about our spiritual needs as “faith”. Being positive is not possible without faith in something other than our self. We can’t do it on our … Read More
Are you a senior widow? You may have been independent in your marriage, but the finality of their death can still overwhelm you. You can’t listen to the music you both enjoyed together and meals out are just unbearable without … Read More
When Will I Grieve Less and Start Feeling Better? Everyone is different but there are some factors that might contribute to how long it takes: The length of your marriage. The trauma associated with his death. The unresolved issues in … Read More
It was hard at first to socialize as a widow. I wondered how long I would feel like this – that the world was empty and there was no hope or joy. Years ago I started a local group for … Read More
Laughter is the Best Medicine. A good knee slapping laugh with friends as you go for a walk together, playing with your grandchild or having a new adventure, they will all add years to your life. Many experts say that … Read More
Widows need to tell others how to help them. We shouldn’t assume that friends and family know what to say or how to help us. The reality is that their lives go on with little change, while our lives have … Read More
The best kept secret for good sleep is a pill-free treatment called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) which targets the thoughts and behaviors that mess up your sleep. A recent study shows that CBT-I has helped 86 percent of … Read More