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 12, 2016
When we are widowed, our mental state changes immediately – no big surprise there. And as it should. We’ve been gut punched – the rug pulled out from under us – in a state of shock and a deep state of grief. All very understandable and OKAY. However,...
by Joann Filomena | Aug 12, 2016
There is a turmoil of emotions that emerge when you lose your spouse. Today I riff on this along with the “Widow moments” I’ve experienced. As you move through your journey as a widow or widower, it is my hope that sharing my own experiences and...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 29, 2016
When your spouse passed away, did your life suddenly become filled with uncertainty? We need a sense of certainty in our day and meaning in our life. You do not want to be a “manager” of your life, trying to manage the uncertainty. You want to be a creator...
