The Widow's Walk

Overwhelmed

  • The Holidays Are Coming…

    November marks the start of the busy holiday season that’s coming for most of us. The mixture of anticipation, dread, excitement, depression, joy and pain are all very real and very confusing for those dealing with grief. So many unknowns… Continue reading

  • Overwhelming Grief

    Widows may face this overwhelming grief for a very long time. It is life changing…but there is hope… Continue reading

  • Fall Chores

    Learning to manage a household alone is part of adjusting to a life you never expected to live. Continue reading

  • Compounded Grief

    Facing major losses and changes in our lives shines a glaring spotlight on the void in our lives that we are constantly confronted with: our primary supporter and comforter is no longer by our side. Continue reading

  • Emotional Health

    The roller coaster of emotions is natural. Whatever emotional highs or lows you experience today, give yourself grace to face them as part of your journey. You are not alone in experiencing them. There is no right or wrong way… Continue reading

  • Our Circumstances Are Not Our Identity

    You are a widow, but you are also so much more. You are still loved, chosen, gifted, needed, and held securely by God. You still have something meaningful to offer. You still have opportunities to love, serve, grow, and experience… Continue reading

  • Is My Grief Normal??

    Your grief is normal. You are not alone. Grief affects all areas of our lives – it’s not just a broken heart. Continue reading

  • We Don’t “Get Over” Grief

    Grief isn’t something we “get over”! We learn to live our lives while dealing with it. Continue reading

  • Grief Misunderstood

    People who have never experienced the loss of a spouse can not understand the grief journey of one who has. Continue reading

  • Life in Ruins

    When I traveled to Israel a few years ago, I was privileged to walk through many ancient sites among the ruins of palaces, temples, stadiums, cities, and all sorts of structures. Some parts had crumbled, some sections were still standing,… Continue reading