The Widowed Need Compassion, Not Lectures

Compassion, not lectures

“It’s been x number of years. You should be over it!” People who have never experienced intense, life-altering grief, such as the loss of a spouse or partner, just don’t get it. I admit, I really didn’t grasp the magnitude and force of grief either until I lost my husband….

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People Tend to Avoid Grievers

When I was newly widowed, it seemed like many people were trying to avoid me. It felt as if I had some sort of contagious disease that no one wanted to catch. Sometimes I could see the fear in their eyes. They’d look at me, then quickly look away, thinking…

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My Age Is Starting To Be a Factor

I'm feeling my age

Loneliness, Aging and Medical Scares I don’t like the darkness of winter. It exacerbates the feelings of loneliness. I’m usually fine during the day but the long dark evenings are starting to get to me again. I miss companionship. Lately I’ve been feeling lonely again. The breakup with my boyfriend…

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Widowed for Eleven Years!

You were taken from me 11 years ago. It’s been a long time without you. It’s been rough, it’s been hell those first few years for sure. I’m okay now, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t miss you. I’ll always love you and miss you, no matter what. This…

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Just So Tired

Why am I so tired all the time? I seem to get less and less accomplished. I just don’t have the energy or motivation to do much. This has been going on for quite a while now, but sometimes I feel like it’s getting worse. There are days when I’m…

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Dreading the Long Winter

It’s only the end of October but I’m already dreading winter. We’re having a cold snap right now and it’s making me all too aware that the dark, gloomy days of wintertime are right around the corner. Winter has always been a somewhat difficult time for me. I love being…

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