by Joann Filomena | Sep 12, 2019
When widows are told, “Hey, you just need to move on,” we find it very offensive. It feels like we are being pushed to let go of our marriage, our spouse, and all those memories. But asking widows what they need, many have told me they need to know how...
by Joann Filomena | Sep 5, 2019
When I asked widows what the #1 thing was they want to change in their life, it was overwhelmingly “Confidence.” It happens to us and frankly, really took me by surprise that this was part of my grief. Widows often feel scared to get out and do things,...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 22, 2019
In the beginning, as widows, we may find comfort in thinking we can do what our spouse would want for us. They would not want us to live a sad, lonely life. But there came a time that I realized what I really needed was to do exactly what *I* wanted for my life. I...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 15, 2019
Do you think moving somewhere else would make you happier? Maybe it will, but maybe it won’t . The truth is this: You need to be able to be happy right where you are before you can happier elsewhere. Whaaatttt? It is true! Today I share my long journey to...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 11, 2019
This is a strange subject for a blog about being widowed, but then – maybe not so strange at all. Many, many widows that I’ve had as clients sell their house and move. It was not my first step after my husband died. There were many other first steps,...
