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
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
Widowhood is often a time of transition. After a spouse dies, life never really continues like “business as usual”. We realize that life’s short and we want to live our best life. There is no room to accept second best or spend our days with people who simply don’t have our best interest at… Read More 13 Signs You Should Quit Your Job ASAP – Because Life’s Too Short
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
Burnout is a growing problem for the modern workplace, and for those who have suffered tragic loss through widowhood or divorce, the problem is further compounded. The global burden of burnout through decreased productivity, retention, absenteeism, and compensation costs is expected to cost in excess of $300 billion annually, as such, the World Health Organization… Read More 4 Ways to Improve Your Resilience at Work
Divorce and widowhood are still a financial shock for women, though many have been in the workforce for decades, according to the Allianz Women, Money, and Power study from insurance company Allianz Life. More than six in 10 divorced respondents (64 percent) said divorce created a financial crisis for them, and a nearly equal number (59 percent)… Read More Widows face financial wake-up call when spouses are gone
Once you’ve lost a spouse, almost immidiately you are thrust into a world of unknowns. It seems like society and the rest of the world should already be prepared for your arrival (or newfound status). However this is just not how it works – and for young widows especially, it can seem particularly daunting, as… Read More Things that Should Exist for Widows
