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TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN GRIEF

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on December 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »

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Open To Hope Foundation is a wonderful website filled with articles and resources for those in their journey through grief. Taken from one of their emails:

TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

We would like to reach out to you this holiday season for simple tips on handling the holidays and/or honoring our loved ones.

For Example: Set a Place at Your Table for your Loved One
or
Allow Yourself to Leave a holiday party early, and by letting the host know in advance, you can quietly leave and take care of yourself.

Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery
Open to Hope ® is a non-profit with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. We invite you to read, listen and share your stories of hope and compassion.

Check out some of Open to Hope articles….

 

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FINDING A GRIEF SHARE GROUP

Posted in Grief Resources, Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , on September 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »

aseasonofgriefsmall[1]GriefShare groups are for anyone going through grief over losing a loved one. This could be a spouse, parent, sibling, child, friend or anyone who left this world too soon and has left a footprint on your heart. GriefShare is there to help you walk through grief with others who understand the hurt you feel.

GRIEF SHARE
https://www.griefshare.org/

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

How GriefShare works:
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. There are thousands of GriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting throughout the US, Canada, and in over 10 other countries. There’s one meeting near you!
Plug in your zip code and find the GriefShare groups that are close to you!

Free daily email encouragement:
Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Sign up for the GriefShare daily emails.

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Sheryl Sandberg: Widow and COO of FB

Posted in Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , on May 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »

churchSheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook) perseveres through grief when her husband, Dave Goldberg, suddenly dies in 2015. Listen to Clay Scroggins (Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church- one of Americas largest churches) interview Sheryl as she talks about her grief journey.

In the 3rd part of the series, Fight For It, Clay explains how the struggle is real and Sheryl shares her struggles in her widowhood. It is summed up…. “In our greatest adversities, we receive the gift of being comforted by God, so we may then comfort others.”

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Coping with Grief on Valentine’s Day

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on February 12, 2019| Leave a Comment »

CrossOnHeart-300x225I’m a firm believer that we need to do whatever we must to get through grief. This means, on Valentine’s Day, not to care what other people think on whatever you decide to do! You may want to stay at home or you may want to volunteer somewhere. This article gives some good ideas of other ways to get through the day. You may want to honor your loved one and make it a Valentine’s tradition!

This article “How to Survive Valentine’s Grief” shares some very good tips on how to cope your way!

 

 

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Widow’s Journey Retreat March 1-3

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on January 11, 2019| Leave a Comment »

The Godly Widow Confiding in the Widow's GodThis is a great way to meet other widows who understand the GRIEF that goes with widowhood! Please visit Ferree’s website “Widow’s Christian Place” for more information on the retreat at Sandy Cove Ministry Center in North East, Maryland.

Sandy Cove Ministries is putting on a retreat, stating that this is…..

“A weekend for women of any age who are WIDOWS and at any point in their journey.
People say, “Isn’t it wonderful he’s with the Lord,” and you want to yell, “No! He should be here with me.”
Spend a weekend with other women who have lost their husbands to death. You will be with people who understand your journey. Come share your heart and your hurt and be encouraged as we remind ourselves that, hard as it is, our God is able. Learn from women who are where you are, women who have weathered grief and difficult times.”

 

 

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A WIDOW’S PURSUIT – YouTube

Posted in Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , , on December 15, 2018| 1 Comment »

If you or someone you know and love is struggling through grief this holiday season, there’s still time to order my book by Christmas! Watch the video here….

Order book here:  A Widow’s Pursuit – Finding Out There’s More to Life Than Grief

As a widow in shock, I initially clung to my faith and was filled with God’s peace. When the shock wore off, reality set in, and I was overwhelmed with unfamiliar feelings. I filled the void and numbed my pain with harmful behaviors. By neglecting my children, a consequence followed, jolting me to wake-up to my responsibilities.

I finally surrendered to God and asked for His forgiveness and help. As my faith grew and God led me through grief, my heart healed, I let go of the past and comfort came back into my life. Once I accepted my loss, I awakened to a new life of being a single mom and contemplated new dreams and goals. Struggles still persisted, but I was diligent to pray for guidance to follow God’s will for my family. With God’s grace, hope came back as I experienced more purpose and joy than I ever thought possible.

This is my memoir of being an irrational, 34 yr. old widow, with young children, and how I learned to pursue my faith to overcome grief. Consequently, I discovered an amazing life after my loss. By sharing my story, I hope to help other widows and those struggling through grief.

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A Widow’s Pursuit -Kindle Edition on Sale

Posted in Grief Resources, Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , on October 9, 2018| Leave a Comment »

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Price will increase tomorrow to $5.99 and then to 7.99 before it goes back to regular price of $9.99.

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Problems with Sleeping while Grieving

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , , , , on August 1, 2018| Leave a Comment »

thZWAD5S3ADoes this sound familiar?????

I remember like it was yesterday that the last thing I wanted to do in Grief was to sleep…… this article was shared to me and I thought it may be helpful to share to others in grief who are having a hard time sleeping…..

 

 

SLEEP AND GRIEF…..
Amelia Willson
Grief is an essential human experience. We’ll all experience grief throughout our lives, some of us more than others.
Just as grief affects all of us, it also pervades all aspects of our lives. When we are grieving, our thoughts are consumed by our loss. Food doesn’t taste as good. We’re less motivated to do things we used to find fun. It takes everything just to keep going through the motions of daily life.
And it’s tough to sleep. When we experience grief, it’s common to experience newfound insomnia, or to feel exhausted even if you are getting sufficient sleep.

Read more…….at Tuck Sleep

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FINANCIAL GUIDE FOR WIDOWS

Posted in Grief Resources, tagged , , , on April 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Financial picAn article written by Tamara Holmes helps widows find a way to build their credit.

A couple things included are:
A downloadable widow’s financial checklist
Financial resources for military, elderly, and widows with young children

Losing a spouse is one of the most traumatic experiences one can endure. If you are a widow, the emotional toll can be compounded by financial challenges. However, credit can be used strategically to help you get through the tough times and rebuild your life.
Each year, more than 700,000 women in the United States become widows, according to Widows Well, a service that strives to help widows make sound financial choices. For these women, the financial impact can be devastating. Read more….

This article also includes being aware of scams that target widows. Unfortunately, widows are a target for being taken advantage of financially. As if widows don’t have enough to be aware of already! Share resource with others to spread the word!

 

 

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In with 2018 & Reflect on 2017

Posted in Shared Stories, tagged , , , , , , on January 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »

a6d35804-7b97-4538-90e0-5ba63074b195[1]My church put together five simple concepts they felt were important about making New Year’s Resolutions. So they wanted to remind us of those:
1) Keep it Simple
2) Include others
3) Celebrate Accomplishments
4) Encourage Often
5) Focus on the Big Picture
Additionally, they sent an exercise that would be a great way to finish out 2017 and begin 2018: I filled it out and it was a great reflection from the year past and the year to come!

 

 

2017:

2 FAVORITE MEMORIES

  1. Buying a new home
  2. Road-trip with my sister

3 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

  1. My parents moved to GA
  2. My daughter was OK after her accident
  3. Everyone in our family had good health last year

1 HARD LESSON I LEARNED

  1. I can’t do everything! God is still in control!

1 THING I DID THIS YEAR I’M PROUD OF

  1. I reconnected with several family members

2018:

3 PLACES I WANT TO GO

  1. San Francisco- to see my new granddaughter in April
  2. Florida- to go to my friend’s son’s wedding
  3. To the Georgia mountains in the Fall

2 WAYS I CAN HELP OTHERS

  1. Pursue my job as a Social Worker
  2. Pursue selling my book to help other widows

1 THING I WANT TO GET BETTER AT

  1. Marketing my book by giving Speeches

2 THINGS I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO

  1. Meeting my new grandbaby
  2. My Step-daughter’s wedding

3 NEW THINGS I WANT TO TRY

  1. Doing Grief presentations
  2. Sticking to more healthy eating
  3. Trying new recipes

This is my list so now it’s your turn!

 

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