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013 The Things People Say to Grievers
When youâre widowed there will be people in your life who will want to support you in your grief. Theyâre showing up because they care about you.Â
They may not always know the right thing to say, or do, as what works...
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012 What would love say? A conversation about death and dying.
Talking about death and dying is as difficult, if not more so, as talking about grief and grieving. It feels deeply uncomfortable for a lot of us and we are unsure of how to have these conversations with our loved...
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011 Surviving the Holidays
Christmas is a difficult time of the year when grieving the loss of a life partner, we feel the heavy weight of expectation and our grief can feel even more invisible than ever.
And, as a widow, it is incredibly hard...
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010 I Don't Have a Choice
When those around you tell you youâre being so brave, you're doing so well, we are so proud of
you, is your first instinct to say, âWhat choice do I have?â
As a widow the grief we endure often leaves us feeling we...
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009 Hope in Widowhood
When will I feel better? This is a question most widows ask after losing a partner. The truth is, no one knows how long grief will last. Some people find peace within months. For others, the journey can take years. We...
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008 The Truth About the Timeline of Grief
How long should grief last? For some people, 12 months may still feel as fresh as the first day. For others, a month may feel like everything happened a lifetime ago.
A lot of people are shocked by how different the...
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007 Sexual Desires in Widowhood
How soon is "normal" enough for a widow to start craving intimacy? Is it even possible to have a genuine desire for someone new after the death of a loved one? The simple answer is yes. But unfortunately, widowhood...
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006 Jealousy is Natural in Widowhood
As weird as it sounds, jealousy during grief is normal. It's certainly not malicious jealousy, neither is it jealousy that causes anger or outbursts. But it's real and many of us feel it after losing a loved one.Â
The...
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005 Why We Feel Guilt in Widowhood
One of the most unsettling emotions during grief is guilt. People feel guilt for several reasons, many of which don't make sense. Unfortunately, grief has a way of manifesting toxic personal blame and shame. In...
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004 You Are Not a Burden as a Widow
Whether real, imagined, or received from interactions with people in their lives, grieving widows often feel like a burden to those around them. When internalised repeatedly, these messages can cause people to...
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003 The Five Stages of Grief Myths
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief. However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in...
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002 All Feelings are Valid
Grief is the human body's natural response to loss. It's the emotional pain you feel when the person you love is taken away. Although we'll all grieve at some point or another, grief is very personal. It's not neat,...
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