A widow can feel small and lost in the great big world, all alone. After Eric died, I started noticing something that no one warned me...

Printable worksheet: 💗 Part 1: Acknowledge the Shift 💗 Circle or highlight what’s true for you right now: • I miss the people I used to...

Permission Prompts for January You do not need to answer these perfectly. You do not need to act on them. Let them sit with you. What feels daunting or demanding about the push to start fresh this January? What part of your life needs acknowledgment before anything new is added? If you gave yourself permission to look somewhere different, where might your eyes go? That is enough for now. If you would like to explore this more deeply, my friend and grief coach Chris and I are

When your beloved died, you didn’t just lose the person who loved you — you lost the one who delighted in choosing gifts that made you feel seen. Buying yourself a gift isn’t selfish; it’s a small act of care and even a bit of needed frivolity. You are still allowed to receive something beautiful, even if you’re the one giving it. Just like when Eric was alive, I am so excited for his gift to me. Some people may think it is silly. They have never lost the love of their life.

A worksheet for a calmer, kinder December. This season doesn’t have to look the way it used to. It only needs to feel manageable for the person you are today. Use this simple plan to help you release what’s too much and hold on to what brings peace. 1. What I Can Keep This December Write down the traditions, moments, or practices that bring comfort, connection, or quiet joy. Examples: tiny trees, lights, a calm morning, prayer, watching a Christmas movie, visiting one meaning

A simple guide to help you shape a Thanksgiving or holiday celebration you can survive. This worksheet is meant to steady your heart, lower your anxiety, and help you make intentional choices before the day arrives. Answer each prompt honestly and gently. There are no right or wrong answers. 1. Where I Will Be on Thanksgiving/Holiday Celebration Write the location that feels safest and most manageable for you. 2. Who I Want Near Me (and Who I Do Not) List the people who feel

1. What is weighing on you right now? List the events, obligations, or expectations that feel heavy or draining this season. 2. What are you afraid will happen if you say no? Name the fear. Sometimes writing it down takes away its power. 3. What do you actually need right now? Rest, space, quiet, company, support, clarity, time. Be honest. 4. Which items on your list can you release? Choose the ones that are not essential to your healing or stability. 5. Gentle scripts you ca

“See, I am doing a new thing.” – Isaiah 43:19 The holidays can stir up a storm of memories—old traditions, empty chairs, and moments that once felt full but now feel tender. When life changes, our traditions can too. Letting go of certain things doesn’t mean you’re letting go of love; it means you’re creating space for peace and presence in this new season. Think about the following questions to help prepare you for the holiday season. 1. Traditions I’m letting go of this yea

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my grief…” – Psalm 23:5 (adapted, I replaced “enemies” with “grief” because that is our...

✨ “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” – Psalm 126:3  ✨ After Eric died, happiness vanished. Did that...

Here is the worksheet I refer to in the June newsletter. I wish you a peaceful summer full of growth and healing. Would love to hear your...

Not sure where to begin? Start with what lights you up. Finding your why  doesn’t always start with a big vision—it often starts with...

I’ve created a simple printable journal page with all the prompts above and space to explore your thoughts. You can print it, tuck it...

This is my living room, with my white furry stools, the first new thing for the house I bought after Eric died. I moved houses last year...

Valentine’s Day is gone, thank goodness! One thing I learned over my five and a half years of being widowed is that love is still present...

How do you feel about February? We are rapidly approaching that big, unavoidable romantic holiday: Valentine’s Day.   Does it bring up...

Speed Dating in My Fifties   Yes, it’s a Chiefs game, but I emailed the coordinator, and she reassured me men still signed up.  I...

Can you orchestrate a smaller Christmas and still find joy? Dear Widow Friends,   How is the holiday season for you so far? We just got...

Holiday survival tips for widows (If you'd rather watch this blog post, click here: https://www.facebook.com/TheWidowsComeback/videos/109...

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