A widow who lost her spouse 3.5 years ago recently created a profile on an online dating site. She began chatting with a gentleman who naturally invited her to lunch. As with many widows who haven’t dated for years, if not decades, she went into panic mode. Should she...
The holidays can be difficult for those missing a spouse. Gone are the thoughts of cutesy family photos and holiday cards. Instead, they’ve been replaced with obituaries, wills and memories. “I wish I could just skip the holidays!” is a sentiment shared among many in...
When my hubby died, I walked around in a funk for quite a while. I lost a ton of weight and my clothes seemed to be wearing me instead of me doing the wearing. Last December, I decided 2016 would be the year I got my act together physically. I bought clothes that...
In the midst of losing a spouse, I never imagined that there would be light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been almost five years since I received the devastating call that would forever change my life. But, if I’m being truthful, there have also been some unexpected...
I get it. You ask your husband a question and it falls on deaf ears. You need help in the kitchen but he’s been parked in front of the television for the past four hours. You’re frustrated and at your wits’ end. Nothing seems to ever get accomplished around the...
