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Ajai Blue-Saunders is a servant leader and runs a nonprofit in the Richmond VA area. She is always seeking ways to encourage and serve others, even while experiencing the sudden death of her husband in 2015. Her work experience includes project development, herbalist, management, supervision and overseeing several companies and nonprofits.

Ajai has a heart for the disability community and serves on many local and national boards. She currently is solo parenting an artistic adult daughter with disabilitiies and together they are navigating this life with faith and love. She currently runs a widow's support group that meets monthly sponsored by a local funeral home which provides a safe place for widows to experience their grief journey with love and compassion.

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No Regrets

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Solo Parenting, Widowhood Journey
June 28, 2022
I was talking the other day to an old friend of mine about our lives and how different they turned out to be from what we imagined 45 years ago. Yes, I’ve known this particular friend since my undergraduate days ...
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Solidarity

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Widowhood Journey
May 30, 2022
Recently I was asked how I stay so positive while dealing with my own grief? This question caused me to pause and really wonder to myself- how do I do it? I have been leading a monthly women support group ...
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Uncertain

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
April 29, 2022April 29, 2022
As widows, we often find ourselves with uncertainty.  Uncertainty about so many things. Especially if you experienced the sudden death of your husband.  You know the feeling of uncertainty that drives your daily thoughts afterwards. I know the shock of ...
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Living with a Broken Heart

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
February 26, 2022
Recently, I was thinking about all the challenges of being a widow. Some of these challenges can overwhelm a widow adjusting to life without a spouse and continue for several years afterwards.  I am fortunate to oversee a widow’s support ...
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Missing love

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope for Widows Foundation, Relationships and Dating, Widowhood Journey
January 29, 2022
When you have experienced true love, you will hold onto it at all costs. When it’s gone- you may struggle to find meaning to life.  That’s the stage I find myself in over the past few years. As a widow, ...
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Imagination

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Solo Parenting, Widowhood Journey
December 28, 2021
The other day I was chatting with someone I had not seen in many, many years, since my husband’s funeral in 2015. In attempting to catch up on years of experiences gone by, I had to quickly determine what version ...
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Between Hope and Dreams

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Widowhood Journey
November 30, 2021November 30, 2021
  In reflecting during the start of the holiday season, I realized for many widows (including myself) it’s a hard, lonely time while desperately attempting to hold onto past hopes and future dreams.  Holidays bring up many traditions, some lost ...
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Pressing Pause

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Widowhood Journey
October 28, 2021
For some widows, the idea of taking time out for oneself brings up dreaded thoughts of being alone.  I for one, am the opposite.  I’ve always enjoyed being alone with my thoughts and energy to reflect and ponder.  Even as ...
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It’s ok

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Widowhood Journey
September 27, 2021
Grieving in our time has gotten so complicated, in my opinion.  As widows we’ve come to rely on grief experts, along with scholarly journals and a wealth of information to help us navigate these uncharted waters.  Most of us are ...
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Being True

by Ajai Blue-Saunders in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Widowhood Journey
July 31, 2021July 30, 2021
  My natural tendencies are to encourage people. To always cheer people on and look at the bright side of most things in life. As I think back, this optimistic attitude has been a constant in my life. I’ve held ...
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