Articles on Grief/Despair
for Widowers

Almost four years ago, I became a widower. It was a word I despised and a club I never wanted...

This is the second of two blogs on this topic. Part One outlined the Risk Factors, while Part Two deals...

This is the first of two blogs on this topic. Part Two will deal with solutions to each of the...

O.K. Roll your eyes! I was roped into watching the new Golden Bachelorette television series. My expectations were low after...

Living a good life in today’s world is no small accomplishment. It is easy to succumb to anger and stress...

This Casting Crowns song was a very good description of my wife’s and my marriage. I know it […]

On the evening of June 29, 2015, I began a journey for which I was ill-prepared. After holding my wife...

If you were a caregiver for your wife for an extended time, there is a good chance that you experienced...

This column’s title is the mantra of the Matthews Aurora Funeral Services I was driving on the highway recently and...