Navigating Family Dynamics After Loss Family is the cornerstone of our lives, offering support, love, and companionship through life’s ups and downs. But when faced with the loss of a spouse, family dynamics can become more complex, presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth. In this blog, we’ll explore common questions and concerns related to… Read More Navigating Family Dynamics After Loss
Finding Love Again The journey of love doesn’t end with loss. For widows and widowers, the prospect of dating and entering into new relationships after the death of a spouse can be both daunting and hopeful. Amidst the grief and heartache, the idea of opening one’s heart to love again can also be stressful depending… Read More Finding Love Again
While there are some broad tips for dating that apply to all women, very young widows have unique issues that may arise simply because of grief and the anxiety of having lost a spouse. Dating isn’t easy for anyone, so the first thing you need to do is not try to create the perfect ideal… Read More Dating Tips for Young Widows in 2018
There were numerous times after my husband passed away that I asked myself this very question. Can you grieve the loss of a loved one (a former spouse) and fall inlove with someone else at the same time? It seems the short answer to that question is a resounding yes. The heart is a big… Read More Yes – You Can Fall Inlove with Someone and Grieve Someone Else at the Same Time
“Like leaves that fall to the ground in autumn, friends fall out of our lives during a change of season”.– Keisha Blair. One of the life lessons I’ve learnt is that some friends are only for a season. During the major transitions in life – this becomes far more evident. Whether its widowhood, divorce… Read More What To Do When Friends Betray You
After the death of my husband, the thought of dating again was frightful. I had two young babies and didn’t have a clue how to even get out there to start dating again, much less signal that I was “available”. Suddenly, my world had shifted from being married to being single. My life had been… Read More 11 Dating Tips for Widows
Founder of the Modern Widow, Keisha Blair, was featured on the Cheat Sheet recently giving advice on what not to say to a friend who has recently become widowed. Read the article below: Losing a spouse is an extremely emotional time. If you have a friend who recently lost his or her partner, you’re likely… Read More Heartbreaking Blunders You Might Be Making with Your Widowed Friend
Moving on from losing a partner is one of the hardest things a person can deal with. We all grieve differently and so knowing when your ready to have a new, healthy relationship can be tricky. For widows (and anyone single in 2017), social media and all the variations of dating apps can be overwhelming. … Read More Dating Problems Specific To Widows In 2017
