I’ve become selfish since I lost my hubby. Well, maybe unempathetic is a better word. You’re having a bad day at work? At least your hubby didn’t die. You can’t find a sitter so you have to cancel plans for the concert you’ve waited for all summer? Say thank God your...
“What are you going to do about your in-laws?” I was confused. “Do about them? What do you mean?” “What if you get married again?” she inquired. “Shouldn’t you stop talking to them as much?” As a widow, I know the role in-laws...
When a mother who has lost a child has another baby, no one dares question if she’s capable of loving another child. No one wonders if her heart is big enough to love her “angel” baby while simultaneously loving the smiling toddler at her side. When she shares photos...
1. The fact that she’s left her house is a sure sign that she’s over the loss 2. Who posts inspirational messages about grieving unless they’re “over it”, right? 3. But her status said “happy”. Everybody knows you can’t grieve and be happy at the same...
Here she goes again. Another post about her husband’s death. Another reminder that she’s widowed. Hasn’t she been widowed for over three years? Why do we still need to see her wedding photos? And, did she really mention her anniversary? Is it technically her 15th...
I get it. When you stood in front of the altar and made your vows, you expected happily ever after. But things changed. You both grew apart. There might have been an affair. Perhaps the continuous arguments about how to raise the children widened the growing wedge...
