A What Not To Say Post This topic has come up as a special request more than once over the last year. And I know I promised this a while back, and I've been dragging my feet long enough. So here is the first installment in a series of posts on Widows and dating, born out of … [Read more...] about When Your W Starts Dating (Widows and Dating Part 1)
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Left Behind : Losing Friends and Family through Grief’s Transformative Changes
A Coping With Grief Post I may regret the way we ended, but I will never regret what we had. ~Drake Left Behind A recurring topic in many of the grief chat rooms and groups is the secondary loss that comes when friends and family leave the new you behind. Or is it you that … [Read more...] about Left Behind : Losing Friends and Family through Grief’s Transformative Changes
Moving Forward Doesn’t Mean I’m Judging You
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Søren Kierkegaard A What Not to Say Post I had a friend tell me recently that I'd made it to the big time since my tiny little grief blog has attracted its share of trolls. Thanks to a special … [Read more...] about Moving Forward Doesn’t Mean I’m Judging You
Don’t Tell Me Not To Hang Out With Other Widows
“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
Just Say The Mushy Stuff Already: A Tip For My Bros
A Wondering Widow Post He Love Me. He Loves Me Not. Last week I shared my favorite Bro Tips, the advice I get from my guy friends. Being one of the boys means I get to reciprocate. Here is my Numero Uno tip for my Dudes: say the mushy stuff, and say it out loud. Some men … [Read more...] about Just Say The Mushy Stuff Already: A Tip For My Bros
Bro Tips – Volume 2
"He isn't my boyfriend but I love his hugs, his smile, his advice, his kindness, and the times when we laugh together. I guess I just fell in love with our friendship." -Unknown It's hard to believe it's been almost a year since I first posted my favorite Bro … [Read more...] about Bro Tips – Volume 2