Author: Julie Martella
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When In-Laws Act Like Outlaws
Regardless of your relationship with your in-laws, remember that broken people are broken.
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To Wear the Ring Or Not?
The wedding ring! It offers so much connection, joy, and yes, angst, especially after losing your spouse or partner. Among the many decisions you must make is whether to continue wearing your wedding ring and when, if ever, it might feel appropriate to remove it. When, if ever do you have to quit wearing it?
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Winning the Battle of Doubt and Fear
After the death of your spouse or partner, do you struggle to find inner strength? Do you find yourself questioning your ability to succeed? How many times have you questioned whether you have what it takes to overcome the hurdles in front of you? You Are Not Alone Doubt and fear can derail our grieving
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Chasing Happiness
What if happiness is a direction you can point yourself towards? What if the path of happiness is actually filled with choices you can make every single day, even in the face of your grief and loss?
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How To Build a Better Life After Loss
Losing someone or something dear to you is a profound experience. It can leave you feeling adrift, as though the world has shifted beneath your feet. It is actually in that feeling of loss that you can find yourself again; a new version that may have a deeper appreciation for life. The Power of Language
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How to Be a Useless Friend
In a world where everything’s a transaction, being “a useless friend” allows you to value someone for just being themselves. It’s about genuine human connections, no strings attached.
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Navigating Grief When the Relationship Wasn’t Ideal
People struggle with marriage, lots of them! There is no way that every single grieving person is grieving the loss of a perfect marriage. The math simply doesn’t work.
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How Do I Build My Confidence?
Do you find yourself struggling to feel confident after the loss of your spouse or partner? I did! Decisions which once could have been easily made now loom before you like giant mountains. What if I told you that you could create a set of tools to help you build and evaluate your confidence levels?
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No More New Year’s Resolutions
My wish for you this year is to ditch the resolutions and embrace intentions. Turn your mind and heart in the direction of your future.
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How to Prepare For the New Year
Preparing for the new year while grieving involves a delicate balance of acknowledging your emotions and taking practical steps to move forward. You can do it!
Navigating Widowhood 