Society thinks grieving looks like unkempt hair and smudged mascara. That it looks like an untidy house and drawn curtains. They think it is gut-wrenching social media posts and broken-heart emoji. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes grief is family vacations –...
There is something about widowhood that brings you to your knees. I remember feeling trapped in an alternative universe trying to make sense of the chaos that surrounded me. The most troubling part was that the one person who was capable of steadying my boat –...
We lost what feels like a part of us. The future we visualized or planned with a late spouse was erased with a diagnosis, sudden death or maybe even suicide. For many, the thought then became how will I continue to live. How can I make decisions alone? How can I...
Not unlike many widows, my world completely shattered when my husband died. When practically every goal and plan involves your spouse it feels almost impossible to move forward – heck, move in any direction. At 32 years old, I wondered what my life would now look...
1. Everyone will tell you how to “widow”. They’ll tell you about a coworker, distant cousin or former neighbor. Take the information with a grain of salt. Grief is not linear. There’s no one way to be widowed. 2. In losing you’ll gain. From in-laws to friends, there...
