The main purpose of this post is to motivate and support widows. The challenges of grief when death happens in our families is common to most widows. These grieving challenges are not reserved for the poor, the uneducated or the … 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
A widow with a negative attitude thinks “I can’t”. They dwell on problems, find fault with everything and everyone while focusing on what’s missing in their lives. They can only see limitations because their mind is clouded by rejections, disappointments, doubt … Read More
It’s difficult to see happy couples all around you when your spouse has died and your on your own. Valentine’s Day used to be a day of cards, flowers and a special date night, but now it’s just you. Being … Read More
If they ever invent time travel, many of us widows will be the first to line up to skip pass November and December for a first class ticket to January. We will bypass all of the "holiday cheer" and having to … Read More
Last week when facilitating my Grief Recovery workshop I was given this poem by a widowed man that was in the workshop. He didn’t write the poem but found it helpful and wanted to pass it on. I agree with … Read More
Widows need to be safe in their own homes. The list below was selected from a pamphlet published by MetLife’s Consumer Education Center. Do you have a dog? Barking dogs attract attention that a burglar doesn’t want. Do you leave … Read More
The act of love requires work and courage. Once widowed there is a certain amount of fear when reaching out to others and loving again. We have been hurt by the death of our loved ones and don’t want to … Read More
What Is Your Life – Positive or Negative? “Law of Attraction” is all about having a positive life even when things aren’t going your way. I don’t just teach about the Law of Attraction – I teach “how to … Read More
Why do I have a variety of friends who are all different in character? Some of them can be considered marginal even? While other surpass me! How do I get along with them all? I think that each one helps … Read More