Mental Health Archives - Hope For Widows Foundation

Grief Separation

by Jayme Johnson in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
June 16, 2020

It's no secret to anyone that 2020 has brought on more worldly struggles than we would care to live through. A common theme of emotions that are brought on by each one of these "catastrophes" are sadness, anger, depression, loneliness, ...

America, the Grieving

by Susan Leathers in Grief, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
April 29, 2020June 19, 2020

As I write this, more than 57,000 Americans have died from Covid-19, and the number of Americans grieving for each other grows exponentially. In a country that compartmentalizes death to funeral homes and then largely ignores the entire topic, the ...

I Am a Survivor

by Celi Olson in Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
April 28, 2020June 19, 2020

I never would describe myself as strong. People have told me, "you are a strong woman". But I don't always see myself that way, but I should. I have survived one of my worst nightmares, my lowest low and fought ...

Pay that kindness forward

by Susan Leathers in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
April 21, 2020June 19, 2020

Last week, a former student of mine messaged me from across the country and asked how I was doing. AND, she wanted to send me some of her homemade jam (or marmalade--she’s going to surprise me). How am I doing? ...

Depression is a Beast

by Dawn Cole in Grief, Mental Health
March 14, 2020

Depression. Ugh, I’m struggling lately. Just like grief, depression is different for everyone. I’ve stated before that for me grief is like walking through a dense fog. With depression it is kind of similar except the fog is not inanimate. ...

New Year, New Beginnings

by Guest Blogger in Health and Wellness, Hope and Healing, Mental Health
January 21, 2020June 19, 2020

Every year, you’ve most likely seen the new year, new me posts. Or, maybe a family member or friend has said how they will make the new year a better one. But what does a new year look ...

The Day You Died

by Anu in Grief, Mental Health
October 13, 2019June 19, 2020

I suppose I should tell you about that day.. Saying it hit me like a tonne of bricks was an overstatement, it didn't hit me at all. It wasn't expected and it wasn't welcome but it didn't hit me. I ...

The Mighty Partners for 3rd Annual Widows of Hope Virtual 5K- Say Their Name. Remember. Honor.

by Chasity Williams in Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health
October 8, 2019June 19, 2020

3rd Annual Widows of Hope VIRTUAL 5K is back with the partnership of The Mighty! Run outside, use a treadmill, walk the dog, walk solo, hit the track or a trail, get a group together and create a team - ...

Week one – Leaving

by Anu in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Solo Parenting
October 5, 2019June 19, 2020

Diary of a grieving Musician Week One This is my diary that I have been writing to you since the day I left for new beginnings [A Womans Refuge] (two days after I found out you had passed away). You ...

Ease In

by Jennifer Farley in Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Solo Parenting
May 30, 2019June 19, 2020

I am a teacher, and while I used to look forward to a good break from school, all of that changed when I lost Shane. Not just for me, but for my boys as well. It’s like we quit knowing ...

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