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Joy and Sorrow Coexist

by Carla Duff in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Widowhood Journey
November 14, 2021
As a widow, I have learned to embrace the joy and the sorrow.  But it has definitely been a learning curve.    When Jared first died, I could not, or would not, embrace the joy. I only wanted to feel ...
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Lamentations and Hope

by Angie Bell in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Widowhood Journey
November 13, 2021
A lamentation is an expression of sorrowing, mourning, or regret. This blog is full of lamentations from widows. But it is also full of hope, hence the name “Hope for Widows”.   I recently read a blog post about venting. ...
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Dear Donna – A note from a friend. (Sharing moments of vulnerability)

by DonnaElliott in Grief, Hope for Widows Foundation, Relationships and Dating, Widowhood Journey
November 10, 2021November 9, 2021
Note from Donna:  One day out of frustration on not being able to come up with a suitable blog idea a new friend grinned and went “‘I’ll do it,” blinked at her and although I knew she was kind of ...
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Generational Trauma

by Dori Ann Dupre in Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope for Widows Foundation, Widowhood Journey
November 5, 2021
The words “generational trauma” are discussed in the national conversation of late. As many people open their minds about the long-term impact of our nation’s past, the subjugation of women and minorities, childhood poverty, interpersonal cruelty, and long wars on ...
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Knock Knock, Who’s There? This Widow’s Truth

by Lisa Kumagai in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Mental Health, Widowhood Journey
November 3, 2021
“Maybe I shouldn’t write for other widows as my audience.”        “Why not?” “Because my narrative isn’t about missing my husband and the tender moments we shared in the end. I feel like an atypical widow that way. ...
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Life is ever changing

by Carla Duff in Coping Mechanisms, Grief, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Solo Parenting, Widowhood Journey
November 1, 2021
When Jared died, my entire world changed. It doesn't mean that my world can't be good, or that I can't be happy, or have a life filled with joy.  It just means my world has changed. But until you have ...
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Residual Loses

by Laurel Snook in Grief, Health and Wellness, Hope and Healing, Hope for Widows Foundation, Widowhood Journey
October 31, 2021
Keeping Busy Sometimes I consider myself lucky that Matt died while things were not normal and still sort of shut down. It allowed me to hide away from the world and deal with my feelings or not deal with them. ...
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Home – what does it mean after loss❔

by Susan Kendal in Grief, Hope for Widows Foundation, Mental Health, Widowhood Journey
October 31, 2021October 28, 2021
Home is often described as a place where we find: 🏠 safety 🏠 security 🏠 stability But, what does home mean to you NOW? Prior to the death of a partner, we often took home for granted. It was the ...
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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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Red flags, sunflowers and the complications of dating while widowed.

by DonnaElliott in Hope for Widows Foundation, Relationships and Dating, Widowhood Journey
October 27, 2021October 26, 2021
***Please note this is not an article for advice – and is based on my experience and my experience alone**   Dating scares me.   It terrifies me.   I have dipped my toe into it a few times after ...
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