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The Quiet Loss of Everyday Touch
One of the unexpected parts of losing a spouse is realizing just how much everyday physical closeness was woven into daily life.
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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When Friendships Change After Loss
One of the unexpected parts of widowhood is discovering that relationships often change alongside everything else.
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Widow Anger: Why Rage, Irritation, & Resentment Are Normal
When most people think about grief, they think about sadness. But grief can bring a much wider range of emotions, and for many widows, ...
Jul 3, 2026 |
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Mothering Through Grief: Parenting After the Loss of a Spouse
When my husband died, my middle son was six years old. That was nearly ten years ago. Parenting through grief has been one of the hardest parts o...
Jun 1, 2026 |
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Signs You’re Healing (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
One of the hardest parts of widowhood is wondering if you will ever feel okay again.
Not “okay�...
May 29, 2026 |
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How Grief Shows Up Physically for Widows
Most people expect grief to hurt emotionally. They expect sadness. Tears. Loneliness. Anxiety. Depression.
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May 26, 2026 |
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What to Do When Grief Hits Out of Nowhere: Coping with Grief Waves & Triggers
Grief isn’t linear. It doesn’t follow a timeline, checklist, or expiration date.
Instead, it m...
May 8, 2026 |
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The Woman on the Empty Road
Sometimes I think back to those days. Early grief. I think of that woman, and I see her standing on an empty road. I see her pain; I feel it. I can still imagine her cries of angui...
Apr 28, 2026 |
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Travel After Loss: Taking Your First Trip as a Widow
Traveling after a spouse dies can feel complicated. Maybe you used to travel together, and the thought of going somewhere without them feels pain...
Mar 18, 2026 |
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The Second Year of Widowhood: Why It Can Feel Harder Than the First
Grief is not linear. It doesn’t follow milestones, timelines, or what anyone tells you to “expect.” And if you’re reading this, it may be...
Feb 17, 2026 |
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