Suicide During The Holidays
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
3d ago
As a widow I have travelled the ups and downs of grief. I’ve always found the holidays hard and do I dare say even annoying.  Suicide during the holidays is a real possibility and something we need to be aware … Read More The post Suicide During The Holidays first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Holiday Drama
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
3d ago
A lot of us widows have at least one relative who tends to create holiday drama.  The best thing to do is make a plan about how you spend your time with them.  This will help you gain clarity about … Read More The post Holiday Drama first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Holiday Stress
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
1w ago
With all the hustle and bustle in our lives it’s no wonder holiday stress is so high for widows. Here are some tips to help widows with their holiday stress: Research shows just six minutes of down time can help … Read More The post Holiday Stress first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Widows Holiday Gifting
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
1w ago
I know that the holidays are hard and for widows holiday gifting is just another stress they face.  But, a heartfelt gift has the power to change, to heal, and to make someone feel cared for. Holiday Gifting Tips: Consider … Read More The post Widows Holiday Gifting first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Connect With Others
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
2w ago
As widow’s holidays make us want to run away and hide.  Often the last thing we want to do is connect with others. If you are going to a get-together where you are going to see someone with whom you … Read More The post Connect With Others first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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No Gift Giving Christmas
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
2w ago
A Widow’s Question: I just don’t want anything to do with gift giving and celebrating the season. Any advice on how to have a no gift giving Christmas? My Answer:  I know you aren’t in a festive mood but whether … Read More The post No Gift Giving Christmas first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Dysfunctional Holidays
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
2w ago
I have a surprise for you – we are all dysfunctional in one way or another and if we accept this with a sense of humor we may just survive our dysfunctional holidays with our sanity intact.  For many people, … Read More The post Dysfunctional Holidays first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Holiday Grieving
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
3w ago
If some time has passed since the death of your loved ones, family and friends have usually resumed their normal lives, while your life will never be the same. Holiday grieving is lonely and hard for widows, but at least … Read More The post Holiday Grieving first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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A Widow’s True Friends
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
1M ago
When our friends make a mistake or say something they shouldn’t please don’t give up on them.  A widow’s true friends will always be there for her, even when they don’t really understand her grief.  A landmark Harvard Study found … Read More The post A Widow’s True Friends first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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Imagine being old
The Sisterhood of Widows
by Mary Francis
1M ago
Imagine being old and you look back at all the things you thought about doing but never did. How you never took that road trip with a good friend. How you never took a sunny day off work just to … Read More The post Imagine being old first appeared on The Sisterhood of Widows ..read more
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