Simple rituals can have a HUGE impact. Over the past few years a multiple of painful losses have poured down on me. I am thankful that I was able to take some refuge from the ancient traditions I continue to ...
This is the third year that National Widows Day applies to me. I’d say it’s my third anniversary of celebrating the day, but that feels strange to say. It doesn’t feel celebratory. And it still doesn’t feel like a day ...
National Widow’s Day is May 3rd. For many, this day is insignificant. Just another national day on the calendar. But for the 3.48 million widowed men and 11.27 million widowed women living in the US, it is significant. ...
It was recently suggested to me that perhaps I needed to forgive Gary for dying. I was incredulous. Of course I didn’t blame him for dying! “Can you tell him you forgive him?” I was asked. Of course I can!!! ...
I brought a plant. Well, I actually brought a hanging outdoor plant. While this act may not be worth celebrating to you, it was a big deal to me. You see, for the past 6 years I have not purchased ...
This Saturday was National Husband Appreciation Day. It was a day I want to celebrate. It is also a day that left me feeling very torn. As a remarried widow, I want to sing the praises of my new husband. ...
Seth loved flowers and would always surprise me with them even from the early days we were together. He would go to the flower shop in our small college town and would buy me a rose or two and bring ...
I wasn’t hungry or thirsty at all after Dave died so eating food and drinking water was not a priority for me. The food that was put in front of me by my loving friends and family just didn’t taste ...
Becoming a widow is hard no matter what stage of life you’re in, and the first year is brutal no matter what way you slice it. It’s not that the rest of widowhood will be easy (although 13 months ...
Walk or run at your own pace. Run outside, use a treadmill, walk the dog, get a group together – it’s your place and pace.The purpose of the virtual 5K (3.1 miles) is to get everyone active while bringing attention ...