Help in Time of Need – How you can help others in grief
First of all, let us say that there is no way we would have gotten through the time of our husband’s passing without the assistance of others and the overflowing…
Prepping for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day. Candy, Hearts, Stuffed animals, Flowers, Mushy cards are everywhere. You’re a widow. Your partner is no longer here. Can we just skip all this crap and…
Honoring Our Veterans
Today, we are taking a break from our normal postings to honor the men and women who have served our country and deserve our thanks. Veterans Day is November 11.…
Till Death Do You Part is a Finite Number
To the bride planning her wedding and saying her vows, the phrase “Till Death Do You Part” sounds like forever. It is in the distant future. It is barely in…
Cleaning the House – Do I have to? and Including Others …
At first let it go - no one cares about your home’s cleanliness. If they really do they will clean it for you. Once you have begun breathing again and…
Grief Goals ?
Do you get tired of seeing the posts about Keep your Resolutions or Make those Goals Stick…? What does someone who is grieving do with goals in the “Happy” New…
Help – When to Ask and What Types of Help
Help, no one wants to ask for help or thinks they need help. However, when grief and loss smack you around help can be a blessing to you and to…
Grief and “Helpful” Others
They are out there, those well meaning folks. They may want to "help", run, or ruin our lives. Then there are the plain old crazy people that show up when…
Talking About Grief – Upcoming Aug. Workshops & Presentations
Our Western culture doesn’t embrace talking about grief and loss. It’s often a taboo or at the very least an uncomfortable topic of conversation. However, talking about your loss and…
Dating & Widowhood in your Forties…. Oh my!
Dating can you stomach the thought? If not, you are not ready. It's OK. Dating after you've lost your beloved is a new normal I didn't think I'd ever find.…