Less face it – widowhood is not for the faint of heart. It takes gumption to pick up the pieces, brush yourself off and get the ball rolling again. Have you ever looked around and felt like so many people around you are fearless? Like every time something new or challenging comes their way they… Read More 4 Simple Tips to Be Fearless NOW
Overcoming grief and tragedy is one of the most difficult things in life. So many people go through experiences like the death of a loved one or child and think they will never be able to have true healing and happiness in life. After my husband passed away, I took a year long sabbatical to… Read More How Travel Teaches Us to Overcome Tragedy and Loss
When I became widowed and a single mom at 31, no one else in my peer group was widowed around me. I was an outlier. I later realized I had my own path to follow. I couldn’t look at “Jane” down the street and wish I had the support and natural career progression she had. I… Read More Why it’s important that Widows and Single Moms Embrace their Own Path
We’ve all experienced days where we completely lose our motivation. Despite all the moments in life that remind us how great we’re doing, there are others that make us wonder how we’ll ever get to where we want to be. It could have been that project that didn’t quite turn out right at work, or the… Read More How to Stay Motivated (When you Just Don’t Feel Like it)
Psychological scientists have become increasingly interested in studying the positive life changes that people report in the aftermath of highly stressful life events, including diagnosis with terminal illness, grief, and sexual assault. This notion has been referred to with many different names, but the construct is most commonly referred to by scientists as adversarial growth,… Read More The Transformative Power of Grief
With the mixed emotions of grief and loss, its very easy to try to wish it away – and yearn for the day when the pain ends. The physical “numbness” that accompanies grief can also rob us of the desire to live passionately and to live with full emotional presence. There are THREE basic ways… Read More How to Open Your Heart to Grief and Loss
17 Ways Widows Can Rejuvenate Their Body + Mind + Spirit CREATE A WIDOW SELF-CARE KIT Keep a box full of things that make you feel good. These can be photos, books, music records, your favorite recipes. I have a whole collection of essential oils, my favorite candles, music, and recipes in mine. Reach… Read More 17 Ways Widows Can Rejuvenate Their Body + Mind + Spirit
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
How to Support A Friend Who Is Dealing With Early Widowhood Knowing how to support a friend who’s dealing with the death of a spouse can definitely be confusing. You might have a hard time relating to what they’re going through, or you might be concerned about saying the right (or wrong) thing. And it’s… Read More How to Support A Friend Who Is Dealing With Early Widowhood
For those of us who’ve experienced early widowhood in our 20s and 30s – the effects can be devastating. Life comes to a grinding halt. Social relationships, careers and child-rearing take on new meaning. Early widowhood taught me some valuable lessons in life. While there are some lessons I wish I’d learned sooner, I’m glad… Read More What Early Widowhood Taught Me About Life
