Holiday Drama
A lot of us widows have at least one relative who tends to create holiday drama. The best thing to do is make a plan about how you spend your time with them. This will help you gain clarity about … Read More
A Widow’s True Friends
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
Acknowledge Your Loss
It’s important that you acknowledge your loss. Though it’s easier to talk about almost anything than the dead, the dead are what mourners most need to talk about – especially jurying this festive season. Therefore please do not shy away … Read More
Motivated Widow
I have a confession to make, I sometimes find it hard to be a motivated widow. I turned 67 this year and wanted to get better physically. In the past year my back went out and I just got feeling … Read More
Your Estate
Some people mark personal items in their home with masking tape to indicate the name of the person who is to receive it when your estate is settled. But to better ensure that each item is given to the intended … Read More
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are the most frightening of all stress symptoms and are experienced by approximately one in ten adults. They can occur after we have lost a loved one and our stress is high. A panic attack causes your heart … Read More
The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness will unleash a power in your life that is under rated mainly because it is under used. Widows fail to capture the power of forgiveness because they have grown comfortable in their wounds, but the power is there. You … Read More
A Sense of Happiness
A widow’s life is anything but happy, as just getting out of bed can be a real trial. A sense of happiness starts with some easy tasks that can be done when you are grieving and have no energy for … Read More
The Best You
Focus on what you still have and build on your strengths to be the best you that you can possibly be. As a widow it’s easy to spend your time longing for the past and that’s all part of your … Read More