Principle #7: Living as a widow can cause fear and anxiety that I’ve never experienced before. In the face of many unknowns, I choose to

  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