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When traveling anywhere, we would like clear directions to our destination. As much as we would like to provide you with a clear map through grief, such a map simply…

As May is mental health month, we wanted to discuss widows and mental health. We knew about grief as we each had attended funerals of loved ones, such as grandparents…

Our grief journey begins with the emotions centered around losing the person with whom we shared our world. Their loss is the focus of our grief. However, when we lose…

Dear Readers, Today, we want to talk to you about something that caught us completely off guard after our husbands died. You might have experienced this as well. We didn’t…

Bereavement marks the beginning of a journey filled with grief, transition, and self-discovery. When this journey is the loss of a spouse, it is not just the absence of a…

When looking at traumatic events and the concept of emotions surrounding the events, there is often a discussion about the difference between grief and bereavement. While these terms are frequently…

If you've been following our blog for a while, you know that we believe in the power of shared experience. While we know that grief is deeply personal, we also…

Grief is something we often struggle with as widows, so let’s spend some time with the word and think about what it means. As you are reading, please remember that…