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Feb 28, 2021 · These are some of the resources I’ve found useful my first year as a widow: A Widow’s First Year Alone. Sisterhood of Widows. The Sisterhood of Widows: Sixteen True Stories of Grief, Anger and Healing by Mary Francis. Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Partner by Gary Roe
- Lean on those who love you – Especially in the beginning. Let them bring you food, or give you financial support, or run errands for you, or watch your kids for you.
- People say insensitive things when they don’t understand, ignore them – They don’t mean it. And worse even, they think they’re helping, but really they’re uncomfortable and want to fix the unfixable.
- See a therapist – Just do it. Having a professional, neutral and unbiased resource who can help you comprehend and sift through the confusing and complicated feelings that grief brings in is endlessly helpful.
- Hydrate and nourish yourself – I know you may not feel hungry or thirsty, but our bodies need fuel to function optimally. This is especially true in the face of lifes most difficult challenges.
- Time is never enough: Regardless of the duration of your relationship, losing your partner feels like an eternal loss. Whether you spent one day or several decades together, the feeling of being robbed of precious moments is universal among widows.
- I knew, but I still wasn’t ready: Even if you anticipate your spouse’s passing due to illness or other circumstances, the emotional preparation is never enough.
- Memories of the funeral: In the midst of grief, certain details of the funeral and burial become hazy, if not entirely forgotten. The intensity of emotions can create a numbing effect, protecting our minds from fully absorbing the traumatic events surrounding the loss.
- The emotions of fresh grief: The immediate aftermath of losing a spouse is filled with a huge mix of emotions. Surprisingly, my initial reaction wasn’t overwhelming sadness; it was relief.
Sep 17, 2021 · May 1, 2021 was certainly that for me. It was not only the day I emerged fully vaccinated from 14 months of near total isolation, it marked my first date in nearly 42 years.
Apr 30, 2021 · Whether you are a widow, widower, or a friend/family member showing support, or walking in the loss of another family member, everyone is welcomed to participate. The deadline to register is May 15, 2021.
Aug 8, 2023 · I couldn't imagine living without him. Then, in May 2022, I became a widow. In addition to the shock of loss and the soul-crushing grief I experienced, I felt lost. The life my husband and I...
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May 7, 2021 · Through my own experience, and in working with hundreds of clients at my estate planning law firm, I’ve found that there are generally seven steps that can help you through the first year of being a widow or a widower.
