Confrontation doesn’t have to be about telling someone off or setting them straight. It is really just looking at issues and solving problems by speaking up. Widows have enough drama in their lives without having to deal with difficult friends … Read More
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
A Widows Christmas – This is a video I did for my YouTube channel about the Christmas Holidays and how it’s hard to be sociable when grieving. https://youtu.be/CKY-vuPn0Us
It can be nerve-wracking trying to say the “right thing” and many times the very things that people think will comfort us instead only end up hurting us. Let’s look at some hurtful things that people say with good intentions. … Read More
There are many different ways to remember our loved ones. Planting a tree is just one of many suggestions. This type of memorial can mean a lot to you and family members when dealing with a recent loss by watching … Read More
Two months after Donnie’s death I did our monument. I put our wedding date and picture on it, and had it inscribed with “Charlie Brown and Snoopy Forever”. In the back it has the Serenity Prayer and I believe the … Read More
People come to the funerals of those they haven’t seen or spoken to in years. Why is that when the person would have enjoyed friendship during their healthy days and appreciated their visits even more when they were sick? • … Read More
Nothing means more to us widows than the memories of our loved ones: dating, marriage, children, travel and the list goes on. Therefore, nothing should be more important than organizing those memories. Here are a few simple rules to follow … Read More
There is nothing like video’s for telling our stories and sharing information for widows. “Stages of Grief” has been under dispute these last few years. To hear more about this please go to my YouTube channel and watch what I … Read More
The questions below will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses in your present network: Name 3 people you call when your down and need encouragement: ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ Do these people usually make you … Read More