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 […]
Grief, Healing, Manful Emotions, Pets
Emotional Suppression, Finding Purpose, Healing, Manful Emotions, Mental/Emotional Health, Moving Forward
Don’t Stop Living Because I Died.
In about two months, I will approach the fourth anniversary of my wife’s death. As I reflect on her passing
Children, Dating, Family, Manful Emotions, Relationships
QUICK HITTERS #9
Produced by Fred Colby Quick Hitters are brief responses to Questions posed by author Fred Colby to his fellow WSN
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
Forgiveness, Guilt/Shame, Healing
Forgiveness – what role does it play in my grief journey?
Guilt and anger are recognized characteristics of the grief journey – Guilt over what could have been done or should
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
Grief/Despair, Moving Forward
Grief cannot be fixed, but you can adapt to a new way of living.
I had the pleasure of speaking to a grief support group in New York City just before Christmas, and I
Contentment, Healing, Manful Emotions, Relationships
You Can’t Please Everyone
We widowers often hear that soon after the death of our wives, we will lose many friends and possibly some