New “Bests” Are Still to Come
New bests do not take away from the bests that were.
Category Archives: Widowhood: Changing the Conversation
Helping is helpful.
Helping a widow means doing things that THEY need, that will further THEIR agenda, and accomplish THEIR goals.
Changing the Conversation: Talking is Healthy
Most people would agree that it is healthy and expected that a widow/widower will talk about their late spouse. At the same time, such talk seems to make hearers uncomfortable. Friends and family will even assume that the widow/widower is stuck, not “moving on”, and still actively grieving.
A Can Full of Memories
Loss seeps into and touches everything, even the most mundane thing. Friends and family who come alongside and do the life thing with a widow significantly lighten the burden and help with healing.
Changing the Conversation: Passive to Active
Changing the conversation from passive to active. Instead of asking what we need or telling us to “let you know if…”, offer to come:
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