It was August 23, 2017, when Michelle Miller of Mouth Michelle’s Musing shared an Instagram photo with my support group that had fingers typing in a frenzy. Finally! There was a word to describe what so many widows were feeling… WID•HOE: When you need intimacy but you...
When your life goes from “we” to “me”, all the household responsibilities fall squarely on the surviving spouse’s shoulders. From cooking to repairs, a group of widows shares their favorite life-hacks: Children & Parenting Compile a list of five backup babysitters...
There are those who will tell me that I shouldn’t be dating…that I shouldn’t involve another person in my life until I’m “over” my late husband. However, I very much believe that my heart is capable of loving two men. I am able to give the very best of me to...
International Widows’ Day is observed annually on June 23. Established by The Loomba Foundation, the day raises awareness about the plight of widows and many of the injustices they face daily. According to the United Nations, “once widowed, women in many countries...
When my late-husband shows up, he shows up boldly – just as he lived. There is no confusion, no misunderstanding. Several months ago, as a grief wave washed over me, I did what so many other widows do. I wondered what my life would have looked like had I not...
There are those who will tell you that a woman who still grieves her dead husband isn’t capable of love. They’ll tell you to run because you’ll always come second. You’ll be told it’s not fair that you must share her heart with another. Please know, however, that a...
