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Budgeting After Loss: How to Adjust Your Finances for a Single Income
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most painful experiences, and facing the practical realities—especially managing finances—can quickly feel...
Jul 30, 2025 |
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Letting Light Back In After the Loss of a Spouse
Darkness can be described as the absence of light… vacancy, emptiness, void. To my grieving readers, this description may sound familiar to wha...
Jul 25, 2025 |
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Restless
I have always been a worrier, and anxiety is a family affair-genetically touching many of my family members. I remember a childhood friend descri...
Jun 24, 2025 |
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Insurance Claims & Rates After Loss: How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Support You Need
On top of the emotional toll of losing your spouse, you may suddenly find yourself managing financial and legal matters that once felt far remove...
Jun 18, 2025 |
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“Everything Happens for a Reason…”
“Everything happens for a Reason…”
Is a phrase that often gets thrown around after a loss ...
May 13, 2025 |
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Does a Widow Inherit Her Husband’s Debt?: Dealing with Debt After the Loss of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can endure, and during this heartbreaking time, many widows find themselves facin...
Apr 26, 2025 |
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Rush: Learning to Live in the Now
As children we are always in a rush to grow up. A rush for summer break, that first boyfriend/girlfriend, maybe that first kiss, driver's license...
Apr 21, 2025 |
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Social Security Benefits for Widows: A Guide to Survivor Benefits
Losing a spouse is one of the most profound challenges anyone can face. The emotional toll is immense, but there are also practical and financial...
Apr 11, 2025 |
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Growing With Grief
I recently came across this really thoughtful model regarding grief. It’s called “Growing around Grief” and was created by grief counselor Lois Tonkin. Basically, the model...
Mar 11, 2025 |
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The Empty Seat
Birthdays, anniversaries, lost teeth, proms, holidays, first day of school, choir concerts, basketball games, so many achievements and accomplishments both big and small. Feelin...
Feb 17, 2025 |
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