Is it “okay to skip Christmas?” Absolutely – There is nothing wrong with taking a break from the holidays, especially when your grief is fresh. A break can mean turning down invitations to parties or to step back from parts … Read More
The gift of forgiveness is for us not them. Holidays are emotionally exhausting when grieving and un-forgiveness can hold us back from healing. What they did was wrong. They don’t deserve your love, but they do deserve your forgiveness. Otherwise … Read More
You are grieving and I imagine that you are in need of a little inspiration – a little dose of creative energy. Do you paint, write, decorate, play music etc.? Maybe you think that you didn’t get the creative gene … Read More
When your loved one dies, to say that your life will change is the greatest of all understatements. Your life will be torn apart; mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. Immediately after their death, don’t let anyone rush you into making … Read More
Widows are knocked off balanced when they lose their loved ones, but we must get back into living our life and not just existing. It helps to make some goals for your new future as a single person. Your goals … Read More
You have to step outside your comfort zone and challenge your desire to be risk free and safe. You may have to have a heart-to-heart talk to yourself. It’s time for change and to get up out of that rut … Read More
I may be making an impact on widows lives, but they have also made an unforgettable imprint on my soul. It is fulfilling to be giving value to other widows and your finances are the most important to have control … Read More
Well, it’s that time of year again, the season for being thankful and grateful. It starts with Thanksgiving Day and goes through till New Year’s Day. Being thankful is a positive way to attract more situations and experiences to feel … Read More
At times in my life, as a widow, I have been utterly lonely. Try admitting this in our culture and you’ll find that the listeners will cringe with a mixture of pity, revulsion and alarm. In our culture everyone wants … Read More
Grief is normal and natural but as widows we have to fight the demon of self-pity as it’s a waste of our energy. Never accept defeat – grief may knock us down, giving us bruises, heartaches and torment but there … Read More