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Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Widowhood Grief
Fall can feel heavy to me.
The always anticipated summer is coming to a close. School begins, th...
Oct 6, 2025 |
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What to Say to a Widow: How to Support a Widowed Friend
When someone you love loses their spouse, it can be hard to know what to do—or even what to say. When their loved one dies, the emotional impac...
Oct 1, 2025 |
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Grief & Work Performance: How to Manage Your Job After the Loss of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most profound losses. When someone experiences grief after a significant loss, it can affect every aspect of a...
Sep 17, 2025 |
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Helping Your Child Cope with the Loss of a Parent as the Surviving Parent
Losing a spouse is devastating, but watching your child grieve their other parent is a heartbreak all its own. As the surviving parent, you're le...
Sep 9, 2025 |
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Widows Can Have Fun Too: Surviving Widow Grief & Guilt
Grief doesn’t follow a straight line. One day you’re surviving hour by hour. The next, you laugh at something unexpected—and then feel a wa...
Sep 4, 2025 |
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5 Things I’ve Learned Since My Husband’s Death
I was having a conversation with my daughter who is set to leave for college in a week. She stated that “no good can come from death." I disagr...
Sep 2, 2025 |
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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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