by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Blog, Grief
Re-visiting last year’s Back-to-School post because some things do not change. The Labour Day weekend marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Bathing suits and beach umbrellas are put away and new jeans and knapsacks donned. Today I am thinking...
by admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Grief, Uncategorized
Widow Wednesday Welcome to Widow(er) Wednesday, where I share what worked, what didn’t work and what could work better. How to support the grieving: Don’t give up on your friends (Part 1) Don’t give up on your friends. Invite them repeatedly to social...
by admin | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog, Eclectic Living
I like good ice cream. I like eating good ice cream. It tastes wonderful and I am happy when I eat good ice cream. I also like being slimmer. But, when I eat ice cream I do not become slimmer. This makes me a bit sad. I like being slimmer. Being slimmer in my mind...
by admin | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, Grief
Widow Wednesdays Welcome to Widow(er) Wednesdays. A new way for me to share what worked, what didn’t work and what could work better. How to support the grieving Invite a widow(er) for dinner in your home – not for lunch or coffee but dinner. Dinner is the...
by admin | May 28, 2019 | Blog, Book: Grief is..., Grief
Ever been at loss of what to say to a friend who is grieving? Ever wondered if what you said was helpful? Ever wanted to help but didn’t know how? Ever wondered why you felt this way? Misbeliefs. If you’re interested in dispelling some of these misbeliefs...
by admin | May 24, 2019 | Blog, Grief, Uncategorized
I most certainly hope so. If we can accept the validity of another’s story, even when we don’t have any personal experience with loss, it’s choosing to take a step towards creating a more compassionate and supportive space for all. We don’t...
