Whenever something breaks around the house or some kind of maintenance is required, I feel completely lost and inadequate. My late husband was always the one taking care of these things. Having to tackle home repairs and maintenance may not seem that significant compared to other challenges the widowed face,…
This post is a bit different because it deals with something that affects everybody, not just those who have lost someone. And while this topic isn’t really grief or loss-related, I think it’s especially important for grievers to practice self-care. (Without feeling selfish or guilty about it!) It’s easy to…
I don’t go to the cemetery as much as I used to. I moved to a different town and it’s a bit more out of the way for me now. But some days I feel the urge to go there, visit, reflect, and talk to my dead husband. Yes, I’m…
Gardening, or just being outside in nature, has helped me tremendously over the years. There’s something about digging in the dirt, seeing things grow, that is calming to me. Especially if I’m having a bad day, if I’m stressed or in a widow funk, I try to go outside and…