For Older Widows, Marriage Is No Longer Top Priority There was a time when “Mom” was the average American housewife. They were all about fresh baked goods and canned vegetables, three tables of bridge with the “girls” in the … Read More
Many people think that there cannot possibly be anything to laugh about when you are grieving. However, they are missing the extremely important function in how humor allows us to vent and it helps lessen our intense feelings. Humor can … Read More
Leil Lowndes is the author of several books and she talks about “scramble therapy”. It is quite simply scrambling up your life and trying different activities that you would never think of participating in. Just one weekend of each month … Read More
Please answer these questions honestly and consider how far you have come in your grief journey: • I have given myself permission to grieve when I need to. • I am expressing my grief and not burying it inside me. … Read More
This is the last part so I’m going to just highlight a couple of important points. There are many different ways to use your journal. Write your past, present and future vision. Write about your thoughts, dreams, feelings and relationships … Read More
Our culture values thinking with our heads based on our experiences, knowledge and education. But to honor our self-care we have to get in touch with our feelings. Maybe the most sensible way of doing things is not in your … Read More
It is a lot easier to share with others when you have lots but as a widow you may be low on finances and energy. Instead of holding back this is the time to reach out to others who are … Read More
For some a spiritual life is a religious role within a church community and for others it is a sense of peace that comes from spending time in nature, meditation or different spiritual practices. “Spiritual well-being” means different things to … Read More
Most widows struggle to experience even a little fun and adventure in their lives. Fun is a necessary part of self-care and has a positive impact on your health and well-being. Building fun into your life on a regular basis … Read More
You need to share your life with people who care about you because relationships are an important part of your self-care. They shape who you are and add meaning to your life. We all need to belong, be part of … Read More