Tag: Navigating Widowhood
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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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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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Navigating Christmas Minefields
(updated and revised 12/2023) It’s all around us in the music, in the greetings, and the general atmosphere of, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But is it? Really? For those experiencing the holidays without their spouse it’s more like walking through a minefield, which the dictionary defines as, “an area planted with…
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Lessons From “The Five Things We Cannot Change”
Healing from the loss of a spouse is a gradual process, and it’s essential to be patient with yourself. Applying these lessons can help you find a path to healing, acceptance, and a new sense of purpose in life.
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Navigating Emotional Crashes: Strategies for Finding Balance and Resilience
It’s a day late, but I’m here to share some thoughts on a topic that many of us may experience at some point in our lives—the emotional crash. These crashes can happen for various reasons, and they can leave us feeling low, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. I recently went through one myself after spending several…
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Tips For Safe Solo Travel
By being well-prepared and maintaining a vigilant yet adventurous attitude, you can tackle the challenges of solo travel and embark on a rewarding journey of self-discovery and empowerment
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Solo Travel for Widows
For widows, embarking on solo travel adventures can be a transformative experience that builds confidence, empowerment, and a renewed zest for life.
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Redefining the Manual: Creating Your Own Rules After Loss
Life after loss is about resilience, adaptation, and self-discovery. It’s about making your own rules, guided by your heart and soul.
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Helping Your Children Say Goodbye To Your Home
Helping your children say goodbye to their home after the death of a parent is a delicate process that requires patience, empathy, and understanding.
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How Do You Stop Feeling Married After the Loss of Your Spouse?
How do you stop feeling married after the loss of your spouse? It’s a common question among widowed men and women, and recently a reader reached out to me and asked me to address it. What I discovered is that there are many reasons to feel this way, AND many ways you can help your…
