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Read more about the article Those first moments – awful first phone calls to make

Those first moments – awful first phone calls to make

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:September 22, 2021
  • Post category:General

This is the next in our series The First Moments. Those awful phone calls to make. These are the first phone calls one makes after learning their loved one has…

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Read more about the article Those first moments – in front of the shed

Those first moments – in front of the shed

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:September 8, 2021
  • Post category:General

This is the next in our series The First Moments.  It can be difficult to be in the location where we lost our spouses. For Teresa, her husband was killed…

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Read more about the article Those First Moments – Driving by the Accident Scene

Those First Moments – Driving by the Accident Scene

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:August 25, 2021
  • Post category:General

This is the next in our series The First Moments. When our spouses pass, it can be difficult to be in the location where the loss occurred. In Jeni’s case,…

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Read more about the article Introducing The First Moments blog series

Introducing The First Moments blog series

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:August 11, 2021
  • Post category:General

When we lose our spouses, our entire world changes in an instant. All of a sudden, normal everyday things become foreign, unusual and non routine in our lives. Just as…

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Read more about the article What to say and what to not say when someone loses a loved one

What to say and what to not say when someone loses a loved one

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:July 28, 2021
  • Post category:General/Tips

We often get asked, “What do I say to the bereaved? It’s so hard to know what to say? I don’t want to say something stupid or hurtful. Can’t you…

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Read more about the article Widow longer than Married

Widow longer than Married

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:July 7, 2021
  • Post category:General/Grief Anniversaries

This blog is about Jeni’s milestone, entering a new stage of life. So, this month marks an odd milestone for me. On July 4th, as everyone was celebrating Independence day,…

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Read more about the article Selling Our Dream Home

Selling Our Dream Home

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:July 1, 2021
  • Post category:General

This blog is about Teresa's journey selling her home. I’ve avoided writing about this for a good long while on this blog. It’s a difficult topic for me, all wrapped…

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Read more about the article Suddenness

Suddenness

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:June 17, 2021
  • Post category:General

There can be different kinds of deaths. No death is easier or better than the other. There is the long expected death of an ill and aging person. The long…

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Read more about the article This is My Grandpa who died

This is My Grandpa who died

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:June 10, 2021
  • Post category:General

Today’s topic is about talking to your grandchildren about your deceased spouse.  Bittersweet moments come out of the blue, especially when you have grandchildren. The conversation of who’s that in…

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Read more about the article Honoring Memorial Day & When a holiday falls on a big day

Honoring Memorial Day & When a holiday falls on a big day

  • Post author:Teresa Bitner
  • Post published:May 27, 2021
  • Post category:Holidays

As we all know, big days tend to hit hard. When holidays coincide with a big day, the feelings may be intensified. For while everyone is celebrating or remembering something…

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