Claiming Your Journey
Widowhood is not an organization that anyone chooses to join or wishes to join. There is absolutely no choice in the matter. Those of us in this particular “club” don’t…
The First Days widow journey ebook is now available!
The First Days widow journey ebook is now available! This ebook is for those who are newly widowed. While nobody ever wants to be a widow/widower, it is something we…
Losing my Second Mom
Like most in December 2019, I was looking forward to the new year of 2020 and all its possibilities. Like everyone, I was not prepared for what the year would…
Help and Grief: What do I do?
Today, we’re returning to the discussion of community in your widow journey and the importance of accepting help from community. Our last post about community was when it’s uncomfortable and…
2021 is Here
Many of us had goals and plans for 2020 and then the year hit us all in a way we never expected. Our lives were turned upside down and we…
Unsent Christmas Cards
Christmas, Hanukkah and all of the holiday season can be challenging and difficult enough without the addition of grief and 2020. This year has been difficult on its own. Recognizing…
Uncomfortable Community
Having community around you can be great in your time of grief. It can also become burdensome. Today we are going to talk about what to do when your community…
Finding Community and Connection
In our previous post, our guest bloggers Pastor David and Shannon Carroll spoke about the importance of community during their journey with amnesia. Today, we would like to discuss the…
The Promise to be OK
A while ago, Jeni was watching an episode of “This Is Us”. This particular scene was from some time after the father had died from the aftermath of a house…
Drowning Yourself in The What If’s
Have you ever felt that gnawing sense of What if... ? or maybe If only? When facing the grief of your loss, one of the things that may eventually happen…