For the New Widow — When the Whole World’s Ho Ho Ho-ing and You’re Thinking, SO WHAT!
December 31, 2006 by Death of a Spouse
Filed under Dealing with Grief, For Widows, Grief and Marriage, Holidays and Anniversaries, Women and Grief
With the Holiday season fast approaching, and everyone you know, and wish you didn’t, is making merry…
While you, the newly widowed, are thinking, Bah, Humbug…
Is it any wonder you want to scream, “Stuff a sock in it!” to that man on the corner dressed in a red suit, with a white beard, ringing a bell? Read more
For Widows Only - 5 Mistakes To Avoid This Holiday Season
December 31, 2006 by Death of a Spouse
Filed under Dealing with Grief, For Widows, Grief and Families, Grief and Marriage, Holidays and Anniversaries, Men and Grief, Women and Grief
It’s the holiday season, whoop dee doo, and you the newly widowed find yourself engulfed in mistletoe and smiling faces. Everyone’s singing a happy tune – Everyone but you – You wonder, how will I get through this holiday season without Him?
I’m here to tell you, you can. And you will. Read more
Suddenly Single? The 5 Stages of Grief
December 30, 2006 by Death of a Spouse
Filed under For Widowers, Men and Grief
Death of a spouse or breakup of a marriage or long-term relationship can trigger similar responses in a person. Each person mourns a loss differently. However, there are 5 common stages of grief a person goes through when mourning the loss of a relationship. These were adapted from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, ‘On Death and Dying’ Read more
Dating After Loss
December 29, 2006 by Death of a Spouse
Filed under Dating, For Widowers, Life After Loss
Deciding to start dating again after a loss is a courageous and brave way to reclaim your life after the death of a loved one. There is no time limit as to when you should start dating again, or even a rule that says you must date again, but you will find that everyone, from your family to your neighbors will have an opinion on the subject. Read more