When You Think Everyone Else is Doing a Better Job of Widowing
When I was widowed, I couldn't stop thinking I was doing it wrong. But all we really have to do is to stop judging our own grieving.
Accepting Change: the Second Adolescence that is Widowhood
To be widow is to be a shape shifter. We move through different phases redefining ourselves after our loss.
Reconciling with Gratitude: The Pandemic Edition
My quarantine resolution: to reconcile with gratitude. Otherwise, it’s too hard to live with someone this bitter.
On Not Giving Up on Love
I found love and learned not settle when I was 55 at one of the saddest points since my husband died. Don’t give up hope.
Sheltering with Anxiety Demons
These are strange and worrisome times. And for those of [...]
Recovering from Extreme Loneliness or Don’t Trust a Guy with 19 Guitars who Wants to Move in with You
Last year, a boyfriend (now ex) left me stranded on [...]
I’m Teaching Again/ Making our Losses Part of Our Lives
On the Beach Dear Friends, I loved teaching [...]
My New York Times’ Modern Love Essay
One of my dreams has been to be in the [...]
Using a Beginner’s Mind to Cope with the Loneliness of Widowhood
We are lonely. My post that’s gotten by [...]
My Father’s Day Tribute in Modern Loss
For my blog friends who aren't on Facebook, [...]
