I’ve Let Myself Go

I've let myself go...

I’ve really let myself go in the past six months or so. I’ve quit exercising, can’t get myself to do yoga or go for a walk. Yoga used to be my go-to for staying in shape and stress relief, especially in the wintertime. These days, the yoga mat collects dust…

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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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