Did I Take Him For Granted?
I used to drink a ton of coffee, but in January, for health reasons, I switched to herbal tea. One…
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I used to drink a ton of coffee, but in January, for health reasons, I switched to herbal tea. One…
Continue ReadingAfter my young husband died, I joined several grief groups. I wanted to connect with people who knew what grief…
Continue ReadingDear friend, There’s nothing I can say or do that will make your loss hurt any less. You lost your…
Continue ReadingLook. I get it. I’m sure it’s SUPER irritating watching your husband devote hours of couch time with buddies during…
Continue Reading“Nice shot Claire!” yelled the man sitting next to me. I barely knew him, but he was a parent of…
Continue ReadingFor most children, the concept of death is introduced with the death of a pet, an elderly grandparent or perhaps…
Continue ReadingIt’s been a long time since I wore three-inch heels. They sit in my closet, beautifully shiny and begging me…
Continue Reading“Don’t worry, you’ll find another dad for your kids, you’re young,” an older widow told me a week after my…
Continue Reading“There’s no place for me,” I pointed out to the church staff member who was manning the small group sign-up…
Continue ReadingApparently, it’s National Widow’s Day. May 3. There’s a day for everything now, to sandwich widows between National Eat a Doughnut Day…
Continue ReadingI was raised by a single mother. No matter the circumstance, it’s hard. It’s SO hard. Getting up alone. Making…
Continue ReadingMy first husband left me. He left our four sons in my care, though I had no say in the…
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