It is Your Future
It is your future and a widow shouldn’t be satisfied with a small future when she is capable of enjoying so much more. Success in your future is about becoming what you want to be. You can become what you … 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
Socializing
One of the reasons why it’s hard to get back into socializing and meeting new people is the fear of being asked that dreaded question – “How long have you been married?” Of course I could have just taken my … Read More
Loved One Dies
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
Living behind a mask
Living behind a mask – Do you feel that the true you is hidden, even from yourself? Are you hoping to break through the sense of living behind a mask of “I’m okay”? Widows grieve with a feeling of emptiness … Read More
Life Is Unstable
Life is unstable – today I’m a Grief Counselor, plus so much more, but that is not what I aspired to be. Seventeen years ago I just wanted to put in my work years and retire with that golden pension. … Read More
Try Something New
From one widow to another, “Never be afraid to try something new”. We are tempted to give up because grieving takes all our energy. Don’t let it!! As a widow it took me a very long time to give myself … Read More
Excessive Worry
Many widows suffer from excessive worry, but fortunately there are some programs/systems/tips to help them. Cognitive-behavioral therapy: with the assistance of a professional, widows identify their specific worries and learn how to replace them with more supportive thoughts. Whether you … Read More