As a widow you may be wondering whether or not you would benefit from commonly prescribed drugs for depression. There are many medications that are currently used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and depression. In an ideal world we could … Read More
I think we all have “social anxiety” at one time or another, but widows really suffer from this. It’s important to recognize our feelings of social anxiety. Feeling that you’re being judged. Believing that others would humiliate you. Trying too … Read More
What to do with our husband’s stuff is conflicting and just plan difficult when we are still grieving. After about four years I finally cleaned out the storage shed at the cottage. There stood Donnie’s golf clubs and chain saw … Read More
Sympathy cards are like gold for widows. We need to be surrounded by support, encouragement and kindness. The best part of a sympathy card is that it never expires, we can physically hold it and when feeling down we can … Read More
Yes, grief hurts and fear of rejection is part of this emotional journey. We lost part of our identity when we moved from being a wife to being a widow. It’s important that widows remind themselves of the many other … Read More
Week 5 Summary – Workbook “Restore, Rebalance, Rejuvenate” Week 5: Overcoming Fear What is Your Attitude as You Overcome Your Fears? Denial and Limiting Beliefs Self-Care What Do I Need to Care for Myself? Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment … Read More
Week 2 Summary – Workbook “Restore, Rebalance, Rejuvenate” Week 2: Health: Mental – Physical – Spiritual Do You Really Want to Change? Are You a Glass “Half Empty” or “Half Full” Person? Daily Habits to Support You Simplify Your Life … Read More
Widows shop because it makes them feel good and retail therapy makes no demands of them. If there is no one at home to tell us that we are loved, there’s always our favorite store to welcome us. When we … Read More
I work with widows teaching workshops like “Take Back Your Life” and the Grief Recovery Method. A couple of times I’ve had widows come repeatedly to see me. I finally had to tell them that I could not help them … Read More
No one understands mental health and how unstable it can make us widows, better than those that are also grieving. Pet therapy is one of the most effective ways to help our mental health. Horses, dogs and cats are being … Read More