by Joann Filomena | Sep 9, 2016 |
A “widow moment” is when something small triggers an avalanche of emotion – like all that sadness has piled up while you were still in shock over the death of your spouse. So as the fog and layers of protection your brain has provided you starts to ease off...
by Joann Filomena | Sep 2, 2016 |
Have you been in the grip of that knot in your stomach over finances since you became widowed? No matter how the numbers in our bank account add up or don’t add up, our thoughts are going to remain the same. That knot of fear remains because it is not directed by...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 28, 2016
The widow is a changed person and goes through a long period of inner anger, bitterness, confusion – if you meet a widow as a new friend, realize the person you are connecting with is not exactly herself at the moment. In addition to the initial state of shock...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 23, 2016
Is widowhood pushing you to challenge the status quo of what a widow is supposed to be and what a widow is supposed to do? I believe that the death so close to us is the most magnificent catalyst for personal growth. “if you live each day as if it were your last,...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 23, 2016
What does Focus, Willpower, and Desire have in common? It just may be the fact that we do not have unlimited amounts of each. Can you flip the switch on desire? The next time you have a huge craving for chocolate chip cookies, is there a switch to flip all that desire...
