“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly A Keeping It Real Post Even for those of us who never really celebrated this made-up holiday, Valentine's Day is tough for the bereaved to endure. It's … [Read more...] about A Post-Loss Valentine’s Day
Bereavement
How To Table For One W Style
A Coping With Grief Post A fellow W and I were chatting recently about how tough it can be to get used to doing things on our own. Alone. Things like dining out, going to movies, life activities in general, are all designed to be completed in pairs or groups. As someone who … [Read more...] about How To Table For One W Style
Widow Doesn’t Define Me (Except For When It Does)
A Keeping It Real Post “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” Bernard M. Baruch The Wandering Widow Back when I first started blogging about my grief journey, I was counseled by many of my friends to be … [Read more...] about Widow Doesn’t Define Me (Except For When It Does)
Welcome Sleep Back Into Your Life After A Loss
A guest post by Sara Bailey of thewidow.net. I've struggled with insomnia and sleep issues since the hubs died, and can personally relate to everything Sara says here. Self-care is critically important, and lack of sleep impacts more than just our cognitive processing. I … [Read more...] about Welcome Sleep Back Into Your Life After A Loss
When the Post Funeral Invitations Stop (AKA I Invited Myself)
A Friends and Family Post It's funny how every time I say I'm taking time off from the blog, something comes up that makes my fingers itch to tap out a post. So that's where I'm at today, sitting here trying to consolidate all the conversations I've had lately with my W … [Read more...] about When the Post Funeral Invitations Stop (AKA I Invited Myself)
Set Your Intentions
“Such a simple concept, yet so true: that which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves.” Garth Stein, The Art of Racing … [Read more...] about Set Your Intentions