Sure, we expect the sadness, loneliness and copious amount of tears, but there are several things that seem to have been left out of the “Being Widowed 101” Manual. Check out the list below and let us know if you can relate to any of them: 1. Where’s My Period? The...
You may think losing a spouse makes one give up on love. It can. But for many in the widowed community, it creates a deeper appreciation for life. It makes us realize that life was meant to be lived and to embrace people and things that make our heart smile. That may...
1. Seeking Professional HelpYou’ve heard it a thousand times, over and over again: “You’re so strong”. And you are. But there are going to be times when it feels like you can’t go on. You’ll have moments, days or even weeks when the dark cloud that once hovered...
re·in·vent: To make major changes or improvements to (something) Losing a spouse gives you a boldness and strength that you never knew existed. Once you realize that you have and will survive the storm that rages around, you find you can take on anything life throws...
I’m not a huge baseball fan. Heck, I’m not even a fan. The little I know of baseball came from hanging with my late hubby on the couch as he rooted for his beloved Mets. On Sunday, September 25th when news broke that Florida Marlins pitcher José D. Fernández and two...
