Widow 411 Published Writing
Find links to my published print and web articles and essays on the topics of grief, widowhood, solo-parenting, and dating here.
Where I’m writing now
In addition to the publications below, I currently publish new essays exploring resilience, overthinking, and the unexpected ways life pushes us to reinvent ourselves. You can read my latest writing at Ancient Wisdom for Anxious Minds on Substack.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
- The Miracle of Love: 101 Stories about Hope, Soul Mates and New Beginnings
- Thanks Dad: 101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times
Medium: Human Parts
- How Would You Handle a Death Sentence? – If you’re like my husband, you’d spend your last year preparing everyone you love for life without you.
- The Unexpected Benefit of Writing Letters to My Kids Every Month – I was recording a memorial for a story we never expected to end.
- Why You Shouldn’t Ask for Parenting Advice on Facebook – Asking for advice online is an exercise in futility.
Medium: PS I Love You
- My Dying Husband Taught Me How to Be Happy – A simple mental shift can change everything.
- Principles of Raising Responsible Humans – I’m on a mission to provide an accurate depiction for my teenagers of what it’s like to be an adult.
Medium: The Ascent
- The Universe Keeps Showing Me I’m Not in Control – Life an unpredictable series of events that happen regardless of planning and preparation.
- What I Learned Climbing a Mountain – purging regret and shame one step at a time.
Medium: General
- Emotional Truths About Grief Everyone Should Know – what everyone will experience one day.
- Why Being Smart Isn’t Enough – If your kid can’t manage basic manners, his intelligence doesn’t matter much.
- What I Didn’t Know About Grief Before My Husband Died – I apologize to everyone whose pain and suffering came before my own.
- Timeless Advice That Consistently Improves My Daily Routine – I’m grateful to my mentors who taught me there’s no magic in living an uncomplicated life.
- Watch and Learn From the Netflix Show “After Life” – this is real life for grievers.