Grief and Mental Health: Why It’s More Than Just Sadness
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…
Secondary Losses & Ways to Process
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…
Those other losses…A message to you about secondary losses
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…
The Bereavement Journey
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…
What is bereavement?
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…
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…