One of the big steps of the grief journey is deciding whether or not you are going to let the title “widow” define you or not. It's understood that this “event” in your life has had a major impact and ...
While some of you may be ready to find and welcome new love after loss, your children may not be so anxious for this life event to proceed. If you’re thinking about this, here is some food for thought. Let’s talk ...
Mourning the loss of a partner is a time of uncertainty. During this time, you are living in the gap – free floating across a deep, dark hole into which you are fighting not to fall. Without a solid footing, ...
"To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart." ~Phyllis Theroux~ If you’re feeling stuck in your grief and confused by conflicting emotions, at times, writing a letter to your ...
It’s a holiday weekend, which usually means it’s a time for friends and family to gather. Even if you’re invited to join in, you may have some tough moments ahead. Despite the merriment and companionship, it’s glaringly obvious to you ...
Dr. Susan A. Berger is a clinical social worker, a specialist in the field of grief and loss, and the author of “The Five Ways We Grieve.” She defines five types or ways that different people respond to ...
“The idea of immortality...will continue to ebb and flow beneath the mists and clouds of doubt and darkness as long as love kisses the lips of death. It is the rainbow - hope, shining upon the tears of grief.” -Robert ...
Often, with loss, you misplace your ability to focus. There may be lots of articles, blogs and books out there that contain the answers to your questions, but, especially at the inception of your grief, it’s too hard to concentrate ...
“A brain is only capable of what it could conceive, and it couldn’t conceive what it hasn’t experienced.” -Graham Greene- You might take this message to heart, if you're starting to think about the possibility of inviting new love into your ...
As Father’s Day is almost upon us, I want to continue with Roslyn’s train of thought from yesterday about ways to help your children mourn in a healthy manner. Before you experienced the loss of your partner, the only thing ...