Tag: Navigating Widowhood
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Grief Is Learning to Integrate Loss Into Life
Grief is the process of integrating the very personal and devastating loss of your spouse or significant other into your new, unprecedented life. It’s a journey that you do not want to take, it forces you to a place you never wanted to be, and into a process that you don’t understand. There’s a lot…
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Finding Your North Star
As you settle into the months or years following the death of your loved one, have you entered the questioning phase of your journey? Why did this happen? What do I do with this experience? Why me? How do I move forward? My personal favorite was: How do I make something good come out of…
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An Encouragement Manifesto
What would happen if we collectively made a promise to women and for women? What if we made a promise to encourage and support, to invest in the future for women and their families? I have decided to create an encouragement manifesto for women. It’s time to commit to the mental and physical health of…
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Death Day Decisions
There are a few very important action items that will have to be made the day your beloved dies. This is one of the reasons the living so desperately need you. Notify family Where to send the body What is going to happen to the body Put a person or close group in charge of…
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The Worst Day of Your Life
What if, today, in the middle of the worst day of your life, there was someone out there that could tell you, “These are the things that are going to happen, and here’s how you’re going to deal with it.” I’m here, and I am speaking from experience. I know your world has fallen apart.…
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Survive/Revive/Thrive
Sometimes when you are in the midst of turmoil follow the death of your loved one, it helps to have just one word to cling to. You can repeat your word as a mantra, and with the right word, it can recenter you in the storm. A friend this year gave me three words, one…
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It’s Here: I Wish There Was Something I Could Do
Julie announces her new book, “I Wish There Was Something I Could Do: A Practical Guide to Supporting Grievers,” aimed at helping those who support grieving individuals. It offers comforting language, practical support methods, real stories, and a framework for compassionate grief support, empowering readers to make a meaningful difference during difficult times.
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Navigating Grief and Guilt: A Widow’s Guide
Discover how widows can navigate grief and guilt with actionable strategies for healing and finding peace.
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Understanding the Importance of Grief
Why is grief important? Discover grief’s role in healing, how it helps you process loss, and why it’s a vital part of adapting to life after loss.
Navigating Widowhood 