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This past week I had Angie Cartwright on my radio show. She is the pioneer who, having had many losses in her life, has raised her voice, gained support for those suffering loss and is now on her way to gathering support … Continue reading
I’ve found that very few people look at the emotion of grief. Typically “grief” it is associated with the emotional process following a death when women wore black and were said to “be in morning”. But it is so much … Continue reading
The void after loss is indescribable. Don’t even try to explain what it feels like to someone who hasn’t lived with and experienced it for them self. The sad truth is that nothing fills that void, not food, not money, … Continue reading
Just returned from an amazing weekend in Tampa at the annual east coast Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation’s “Camp Widow East”. As in the past, the energy was high, hugs were abundant and topics on loss, healing and moving forward for … Continue reading
Last week I received a call from a very hesitant woman. She had been widowed for fours years. She came across my website and her health has been a concern since she has been experiencing no energy, a lack of … Continue reading
Are people really putting a time limit on grief? Those who love and support us after the death of a loved one want us to “move on” and “get over it” ASAP. They are not insensitive; they only want us … Continue reading
At times, when a loved one has died, we want to be in a place before this life changing loss happened just to feel that person in our life once again. I have heard these words in one form or … Continue reading
Do you feel it in the pit of your stomach when you’re asked, “Is your husband with you?” or “Who’s your husband?” Setting aside widowhood, what is with the assumption that all women are or have ever been married? That … Continue reading
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards — Soren Kierkegaard Even when we are grieving, there are some things in life that can make us laugh. I’ve listened to clients who have a sense of … Continue reading
We all experience an occasional sleepless night. I’ve found myself at the computer at 4:30am too! Too much caffeine or a deadline to meet can keep us from resting soundly. When we are learning to live life after loss, our … Continue reading
