“Find people who can handle your darkest truths, who don’t change the subject when you share your pain, or try to make you feel bad for feeling bad. Find people who understand we all struggle, some of us more than others, and that there’s no weakness in admitting it. Find … [Read more...] about Don’t Tell Me Not To Hang Out With Other Widows
Wandering Widow
Exit Strategy : The Grieving and Social Anxiety
A Coping With Grief Post “Whichever path you choose, always know how to quit this path, always know where the exit is because once realised that the path is wrong, it has to be left immediately!” Mehmet Murat ildan One of the worst surprises of the grief process was the … [Read more...] about Exit Strategy : The Grieving and Social Anxiety
How Has It Been Two Years Without Him?
“Time moves on for us, for you it stands still. You will be forever ageless as we grow old, your smile will never wrinkle, nor will that shine in your eyes fade.” Kendal Rob A Wondering Widow Post It's almost impossible to believe two years have passed since I sat vigil, … [Read more...] about How Has It Been Two Years Without Him?
To The Women Who Complain About Their Husbands
A What Not To Say Post “What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.” Maya Angelou, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now Ladies, I know that when we get together it's … [Read more...] about To The Women Who Complain About Their Husbands
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
A Wandering Widow Post “Never stop wandering into wonder.” Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem After a six week break in Idaho, I was antsy to get back on the road. A short hop over to San Francisco for a few days was just what the travel … [Read more...] about I Left My Heart in San Francisco
The Non-Timeline Grief Timeline (or What Do You Mean the 2nd Year is Worse?)
Disclaimer: I'm not a counselor. Not even close. I'm a warrior widow and survivor of the worst grief can throw at you. These are just my observations. If you're in crisis please seek professional help. A Grief Recovery Post “They say time heals all wounds, but that … [Read more...] about The Non-Timeline Grief Timeline (or What Do You Mean the 2nd Year is Worse?)