by Joann Filomena | Feb 10, 2017 |
You think you’ll never love again or even think about being with another person in such a close relationship again. I surely have felt that way over the last couple of years. I couldn’t even imagine at my time in life making all the compromises to share space with...
by Joann Filomena | Feb 3, 2017 |
WE know all too well that our emotions are all over the place and cannot be “neatly” categorized. I’ve talked about how all these emotions can actually “muddy up” your feeling of grief. We think that all those emotions are grief – but no. So then, how do you process...
by Joann Filomena | Jan 14, 2017 |
Did you marry when you were older and maybe he had grown kids from a prevrious marriage? Or is it just your in laws that you now feel a little “estranged” from? So often we think of those step-kids and grandkids as “his kids” and “his...
by Joann Filomena | Dec 31, 2016 |
If you are a new widow, this episode might not be something you are ready to hear yet. If you listen, do keep your mind open to this possibility in your future. For those of you who, like me, have been widowed more than a year; this might resonate. December 29th...
by Joann Filomena | Dec 16, 2016 |
We are at that time of year that can be so very painful to experience after your spouse has died: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah – Kwanzaa – your holidays celebrations. But being alone doesn’t have to equal lonely. Some tips for your holiday, as well...
by Joann Filomena | Dec 9, 2016 |
Widow weight gain – a return to emotional eating. Emotions and feelings? This is the basis for issues with overeating. As a widow, especially if you’ve already struggled with weight issues, you may find that the scale has headed upwards again. No only...
