Those first moments – awful first phone calls to make
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…
Those first moments – in front of the shed
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…
Those First Moments – Driving by the Accident Scene
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,…
Introducing The First Moments blog series
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…
What to say and what to not say when someone loses a loved one
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…
Widow longer than Married
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,…
Selling Our Dream Home
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…
Suddenness
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…
This is My Grandpa who died
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…
Breathe – Just Breathe (Paperback now available!)
Breathe - Just Breathe A resource for the challenging first days after the death of a spouse. Paperback Version Now Available! The difficulty of losing a spouse often leaves us…