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On September 9, 2016 at the age of 29, my whole world turned upside down. My husband, Joshua, died unexpectedly and I was thrust into the world of widowhood after only one year and 4 days of marriage. I have been navigating this journey with the help and support of many in the widowed community and I look forward to sharing my experience, strength and hope as I continue traveling through life.

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After Loss The Truth Comes Out

by Emily Agruss in Grief, Hope and Healing, Mental Health
October 28, 2018June 19, 2020
Death brings about an abundance of things. Loss of life, lifestyle, income, homes, family, friends... the list is endless. For a while, our minds try to protect us by going numb. We are in shock, they say. And this phase ...
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Picking up where I left off

by Emily Agruss in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation
July 6, 2018June 19, 2020
It’s been a while since I have done anything grief related. No writing, no commiserating, not even much crying. I needed a break, but I’m back. I’m picking up where I left off. Grief never completely goes away. As nice ...
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Taking a break from grief

by Emily Agruss in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing
March 23, 2018
Taking a break from grief.  Sounds weird, right? But as weird as it may seem, sometimes it is necessary. And it is absolutely okay to do. Give yourself permission to mentally walk away from the grief. It isn’t going anywhere. ...
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Give your grieving friend permission to feel

by Emily Agruss in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing
January 16, 2018August 5, 2020
If you have a grieving friend, today I am asking you to give them permission to feel. Give them the space and the freedom to experience and express all of the ugliness of loss. Sit with them in their discomfort. ...
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How To Celebrate the Holidays When You Are Grieving

by Emily Agruss in Coping Mechanisms, Grief
December 16, 2017
Around this time of year, newly grieving people (and some seasoned veterans) start looking for help, answers, any sort of guidance that they can find on how to handle the holidays now that one of their most precious people is ...
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My Friends Live in My Phone

by Emily Agruss in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing
November 14, 2017November 16, 2017
Most of my friends are people that I have never met. They live in my phone and anytime I need something, they are always only a couple of clicks away. That is the beauty of technology. And social media. If ...
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Walking Through Your Grief Storm

by Emily Agruss in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing
October 24, 2017October 31, 2017
                Lately I have been sucked into a very intense grief storm. Every time I think I can breathe again, another wave comes crashing in. Even after reaching out and utilizing my resources, ...
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