Things People Say to a Grieving Widow
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The Astonishing Things People Say to Grieving Widows

Short and Sweet Summary: Questionable communication and social skills are on display when you come across some of the astonishing things people say to grieving widows. Don’t you wish people said nothing at all rather than blurt out some of these zingers? Have you ever come across those folks who, in their attempt at profound…

What Widows Forget to Do When Managing Grief
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Managing Grief and Loss: 7 Things Widows Forget to Do

Short and Sweet Summary: When you’re grieving, doing even mundane things takes extra effort. But what about the not-so-mundane things? The things you can’t necessarily check off on a to-do list? Because managing grief and loss requires stamina and internal fortitude, don’t sabotage your efforts by forgetting to do these 7 important things. Is grief…

Control is an Illusion

A Brain Tumor and Car Accident Confirm This About How Much Control I Really Have

Short and Sweet Summary: I’ve been in denial about how much control we really have. Life isn’t predictable. It’s a series of unforeseen events that happen regardless of my planning and preparation. Some things are in my control. Most things aren’t. Do you have a white-knuckle grip on control like I do? Or are you…

Grief Support for Widows
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Where to Find Grief Support Options for Widows

Grief support was a lifeline for my family in the early weeks and months after my husband’s death. I was fortunate to find widow and widowers’ support groups in my area, including a local grief support program that offered family services for children and teens. For two years, my kids and I attended bi-monthly grief…

Don't Compare Your Grief Journey to Someone Else's
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Don’t Compare the Beginning of Your Grief Journey to Someone Else’s Middle

Short and Sweet Summary: Your grief journey is different from everyone else’s. Even if you have similar circumstances, you must still chart your own course, grieve in your own way and on your own timeline. There’s no sense in comparing your grief journey to someone else because we all start at the beginning. How many…