emotionalwellbeing
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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
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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
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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
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Surviving the Hard Days
Some days are just hard! There may be a logical reason: it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday, or some other special occasion. Or it may just be a random day of the week and the grief hits you out… Continue reading
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Keep Stepping Forward
I have a local group of widows & widowers that I meet with once a month at our local library. Today marks 2 years of this group so it was a time of celebration & reflection. I gave them this… Continue reading
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Unexpected Grief Triggers
Sometimes we can foresee situations, occasions, or dates on the calendar that will cause us to grieve deeply. But more likely we are confronted with unexpected things that will trigger heartache, tears, and sorrow. *Grocery shopping & seeing your husband’s… Continue reading
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Finding Community
It’s so important to connect with others who truly understand your grief as well as those who care about you. Don’t isolate yourself! Isolation just increases your sense of aloneness and adds to your grief. Be intentional reconnecting with friends.… Continue reading