by Michelle | Jun 10, 2018 | Life, Transition in Life, Widows
One of the most challenging things I had to face after my husband passed was being alone or really being alone when I went somewhere. The first wedding I attended alone was very awkward for me. It was about 4 months after my loss. I left early crying because I really...
by Michelle | Apr 17, 2018 | Finance for the Widow, Life
The morning after my husband passed, there was this feeling of hopelessness despite my faith. I had no idea where to start and cried for many days. It seemed as if my life was a huge puzzle and I had no idea where the first piece was, felt overwhelmed and had many...
by Michelle | Apr 9, 2018 | Life, Longevity, Transition in Life, Widows
There is a movement for not only people over 50 but women over 50. Many of us, or at least me, wondered could I really make changes and be successful at it in my life after my husband passed away being age 50. I have heard many statements from those over 45 believing...
by Michelle | Mar 15, 2018 | Life, Transition in Life, Widows
Can anything good come from the loss of a spouse? My parents moved many times, so my siblings and myself were faced with several elementary, middle school and high school transitions. It created a sense of insecurity which developed into complete shyness for me. If I...
by Michelle | Mar 2, 2018 | Finance for the Widow, Life, Longevity, Widows
All experiences are not created equal. New opportunities can come from a crisis which for the widow, is a for sure. It really comes down to looking at this loss as a stepping stone and not a stumbling block with no end in sight. For me, suddenly without a form of...