Raw Emotions
To say that the widow journey is an emotional roller coaster is a major understatement. It is a twisted, topsy turvy ride that takes us through the entire emotional gamut.…
To say that the widow journey is an emotional roller coaster is a major understatement. It is a twisted, topsy turvy ride that takes us through the entire emotional gamut.…
Boundaries and grief. When in grief, healthy boundaries may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, it’s a good topic to check in with so that you are getting…
Recently, Teresa and I wrote about the beginning of Torn In Half and the lack of resources that were out there when we both lost our husbands. In thinking about…
Once we caught our breath, both of us began to look for resources to help in our grief journey. The sweet little old lady widow groups at church were nice…
Today is the day. It is December 1, 2007-- the funeral is today. Yesterday was the wake. I stood there, still in shock. I am still in shock now. I…
Originally, we were going to publish this last week but with all the chaos in the world, we just couldn’t find the words to write. For the first time, it…
Some of you may know that both of us have family members who have served or are serving. Jeni’s son served as a Marine and her significant other retired after…
In 2019, we made the remark that 2020 was going to be a year of “perfect vision” and that it was going to be a phenomenal year. Talking to others,…
As widows, we often talk about “new Normal”. Right now, it seems that the world is looking at this term as well. Many discussions are occurring about what life will…
Your world has been torn apart by the death of a loved one. At the same time, this world has gone crazy. Isolation rules the day. Everyone is talking about…