Principle #6: All my relationships with friends and family were impacted when my spouse died, leaving me to find new roles and ways of …

Principle #5: Sometimes I feel as though I’ve lost my purpose and direction. I often find myself asking, “What comes next?” During this painful time, …

Principle #4: In becoming a widow, I experienced a profound loss of identity. I am no longer a “We” but am learning to live as …

Principle #3: “Widow Fog” is a real brain chemistry condition that keeps me from thinking clearly. It robs me of my ability to function, and …

Principle #2: Grief can be intense and overwhelming, sometimes manifesting in unexpected sadness, exhaustion, or medical issues resulting from fulltime caregiving. As a part of …

Each of the ten Refocusing Principles speaks to a specific area of being a widow. Although they may seem to overlap, they are each unique …

Living through the loss of a spouse is like taking a ride on an extreme emotional roller coaster! One day we laugh with friends and …

The ancient art of storytelling has been around since before writing existed. Stories impact us profoundly by helping us make sense of our world and …

One of the most difficult things a widow faces is anxiety. At least that is true for most of us! We know we should be …

The past two weeks I’ve talked about Rediscovering Peace by taking time to just be quiet in God’s Presence, asking Him for peace. I’ve talked …