Transforming Grief into Purpose
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…
What is grief?
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…
Navigating Life’s New Chapter in 2025
New Year’s resolutions. Ugh. Sometimes, just getting through each day can be daunting when grieving. Just surviving seems like enough. Enter the new year with everyone calling for fresh starts,…
Holiday planning and our wishes for you
The holidays can be a delicate balancing act for widows and widowers. Well-meaning family and friends often have said or unsaid requests and expectations. In addition, there is the expectation…
Genuine Grief & Celebrations
Throughout the holidays, people often expect us to be joyful, merry, happy, grateful, and all the other positive emotions usually involved in a celebration or a season of merriment. When…
Your Grief is Genuine – Being Happy is OK
When grieving, it’s not uncommon to feel guilt if we’re enjoying a moment, happy, or making fun plans. That’s normal, and it is more than OK to be happy and…
Practicing what we preach – Celebrating Success
Today, we’re taking a break from our Grief is Geninue series to practice what we preach about celebrating success. Celebrating our wins big and small is self-care. Jeni has co-authored…
Your Grief is Genuine – Even If Others Perceive Their Losses are Worse
Throughout the widow's journey, we encounter many things. Today, we will discuss how others may try to compare their experiences to yours. Please keep in mind that grief comes in…
Your Grief is Genuine, Even When You Move Forward
When you first lose a loved one, the last thing you are thinking about is the next stages of your life. As time passes, you begin to rebuild your life…