F o r   W i d o w s

Love and Loss

Even if we knew this day was coming, we still could not imagine the experience of grief.  Like being in love, it is difficult to explain how it truly feels to someone who has not gone through the experience themselves.  It is a powerful human experience we all have to endure however, and together we can comfort each other.  We as women can stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us.

What Now?

For many of us, our spouse was our support in so many ways.  Newfound widowhood can be a lonely and unfamiliar place to you.  If you feel this way, finding a group of women who are experiencing the same journey can make all the difference in finding your way.  You are not alone, reach out to others who are waiting and wanting to be there for you.

Top Tips

1.  Don't make any important decisions in the months ahead if possible.  Emotions and thinking change during this time of extreme duress.  How you feel today may not be how you will feel six months from now.  Give yourself time to make important decisions.
2.  Remember your grieving process is your grieving process.  There is no one way to grieve and there are no timelines that must be met.  Listen to your own needs.
3.  Give others the gift of giving.  Allow others to show their love for you, don't try to do everything yourself.

Recommended Reading

Grieving is often such uncharted terrain for many of us.  Our belief at Hold My Hand Grief Support is that knowledge is power and we highly recommend reading to gain insight, comfort and support.  Each book we recommend is linked directly to Amazon.com for you to explore its descriptions, author information and reviews, and make purchases through your Amazon account.  Amazon.com kindly offers 10% of your purchases from our book links to help support our mission.  

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This series of thoughtful daily devotions can help you endure the anguish and uncertainty; understand the cycles of grief; sort through the emotions of anger, guilt, fear, and depression.
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Helping widows and widowers learn how to cope with the grief of losing their helpmate, their lover, and perhaps their financial provider, this guide shows them how to find continued meaning in life when doing so seems difficult.  The information and comfort offered apply to individuals whose spouse died recently or long ago.

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