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Dating realities in my widowhood. I blame my dating realities on my husband; God rest his soul. While I don't recall the exact date he asked me some of the following questions, I clearly remember the conversation. My one-hour-long first date can be summed up in this 5 minute and 34 seconds read. As a usual morning might be for us, I stepped into his office to ask him, … [Read more...] about Dating Realities in My Widowhood

Thank you to my husband's cousin Barry for contributing to how we grow on our own as widows and widowers. Take your time through this 3-minute read. And, then please comment to Barry how it might ring true, or not, for you? How Do We Grow On Our Own as Widows & Widowers? So, all is done the Funeral Services are completed and your sitting alone, thinking, “what’s next, … [Read more...] about How Do We Grow On Our Own as Widows & Widowers?

A widow's faith or fear - where's the focus? If you know me at all, you recognize I want to use another f word. However, in my usual praying to God, "what is next up in my blog posts, Jesus?" I heard this still, gentle, soft voice say - not that F word. Thank you, God. After all, I'm a sassy, savvy widow now. No need for such language. Today anyway. "Faith and fear both … [Read more...] about A Widow’s Faith or Fear – Where’s the Focus?

It never occurred to me I could move forward as a widow. But I discovered with my holistic and chakra healer; I use the Move Forward as a Widow with How You Know it’s Time to Get Off the Toilet Intuition. Or I just know how and when. Without a map for any of us widowed, women and men, the reality is it's up to us to invent our map. Have you ever had non-widow friends, … [Read more...] about Move Forward as a Widow with How You Know it’s Time to Get Off the Toilet Intuition

Let's be praying for widows and widowers on National Prayer Day. And every day. I know some of you do pray. I know some of you question, is there a God? Heck, my husband was agnostic until he knew he was going to die. But May seems to be an excellent month for those of us grieving, for however long that lasts and to whatever degree of pain, our husband or wife.  Here … [Read more...] about Praying for Widows and Widowers on National Prayer Day