_ What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying By Sondra Forsyth blogQ. A dear cousin of mine is dying of colon cancer and I’m going to visit him. I want to see […]
_ Widow’s Aid to Coping? Coloring Books By Sondra Forsyth blogI’ve read about coloring books for adults that somehow help reduce stress. Are any of them for widows? I haven’t found […]
_ Complicated Grief and Widows By Sondra Forsyth blogQ. I’ve heard that some widows experience “complicated grief.” How does it differ from ordinary grief, and who’s at risk? […]
How to Handle Children’s Objections to a Widow’s Remarriage By Sondra Forsyth blogQ. My husband died over a year ago, and I’ve just started to date. I find myself wondering how my […]
A Widow’s “All Girls” Trip Is Worth a Try By Sondra Forsyth blogI’ve been asked to join some women acquaintances on a long weekend excursion. The participants are widows (like me) or […]
Wide Circle of Friends a Lifesaver for Widows By Sondra Forsyth blogI’m doing OK since my husband died, except for the loneliness. It’s so hard to deal with. I wonder how […]
_ Widows for a Second Time By Sondra Forsyth blogI met someone who remarried after her husband died. Recently, her second husband also died. How common is it to […]
_ Online Dating for Widows: 10 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed By Sondra Forsyth blogI’m a widow about to start online dating. I’m a bit nervous, and also worried about how I can avoid […]
Wise Tips for Widows on Meeting Mixed Singles By thirdAGE blogQ. I’m a widow who is blessed with the support of a small group of friends and relatives. I also […]
What to Do When Your Companion Must Cancel a Trip By blogQ. I planned a vacation in Europe with a widow friend, who lives in another state. Five days before departure, […]
Widows and Siblings By blogQ. My sister and I have had a rocky relationship for much of our lives, yet we seem to be […]
Comparing Widowhood and Divorce By blogQ. In the last year or so, a divorced acquaintance told me, “Divorce is just as devastating as the death […]
How to Research Someone Before Delivering His or Her Eulogy By blogQ. I’ve been asked to speak at a memorial service for an employee of my company. I barely knew him, […]
A Guide for Widows on Acknowledging Condolences By blogQ. My husband died a few months ago, and I’ve got a pile of sympathy cards and notes to respond […]
Burial Issues Confront Widows in New Relationships By blogQ. I am happily remarried after six years as a widow. My first husband is buried in a family plot […]