Attempting to Understand Grief
Since my wife died just over four years ago, I tried to read as many books as I could about […]
Emotional Suppression, Grief, Grief/Despair, Healing, Health, Manful Emotions, Moving Forward
Grief, Healing, Manful Emotions, Pets
If I am not helping my neighbor, then why am I here?
I saw this sign on the wall of my doctor’s office as I waited for him to enter the examination
Health, Relationships, Self-care
Sex and the Widower
Sex is a topic that we widowers often have difficulty discussing with each other, much less with friends, family, or
Despair, Faith/Religion, Giving Support, Grief, Healing, Holidays, Manful Emotions, Moving Forward, Religious
Spring Ahead to Move Forward
Spring Ahead to Move Forward A few weeks ago, in the United States, we followed the tradition we didevery spring:
Camaraderie, Giving Support, Grief, Healing, Learning new skills, Manful Emotions, Moving Forward, Receiving Support
UNDERSTANDING CAN BRING PEACE
David Knapp Greg arrived at our house ready to do the handyman job we had contracted. I noticed he was
Giving Support, Grief/Despair, Healing, Mental/Emotional Health, Moving Forward, Receiving Support
UNDERSTANDING CAN BRING PEACE
Greg arrived at our house ready to do the handyman job we had contracted. I noticed he was solemn and
Emotional Suppression, Grief, Healing, Loneliness, Moving Forward
There is No Timeline for Grief
I was sitting in an airport the other evening waiting for my flight home. I had a wonderful visit with
Grief, Grief/Despair, Healing, Moving Forward
Learn to Live in Joy, Not the Pain and Sadness.
Someone recently asked me: “What’s the most difficult part of losing your spouse”? I said: “How much time do you
Grief/Despair, Healing
QUICK HITTERS # 8
Quick Hitters are brief responses to Questions posed by author Fred Colby to his fellow WSN contributors. They offer a