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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A few months ago, March 23, 2021 to be exact, an international crisis happened that sent ripples throughout the world. A massive container ship, the Ever Given was stuck for over a week in the Suez Canal, one of the ...