There is no set time that is appropriate for sorting through your partner’s personal belongings. There is also no concrete plan for determining what you should do with them once you have sorted them! For most widowed people, the desire to begin the process of facing these physical reminders of a life lived begins with […]
Recently Widowed: Tools and Tips for those Widowed 1-3 years
Raising Resilience: Caring for Yourself and Your Children Through Grief
Grief is a deeply personal experience, but it can be even more complex when you’re trying to navigate it as a solo parent. In this compassionate and interactive workshop, we will explore practical tools and strategies to help you and your children cope with loss and build emotional resilience. This session will provide a safe […]
Widowed People Making Friends – Finding and Building Your Community
Widowed people’s friendships and support structures change after a partner’s death. How do you make the transition with new and changed friendships, find activities, and a develop a sense of community around you? In this workshop, learn how Annie and Michelle navigated the new social landscape within their own widowhood journeys and created communities in […]
Your Brain on Grief
Grief impacts every part of us, and the brain is no exception. Newly widowed people experience many unforeseen changes and as a result, they often ask, “Am I normal?” “What is happening to me?” In this session, you will understand how the normal human brain changes with grief. We will discover the areas of control […]
We Have a Widowed Person For That
We Have a Widowed Person For That is an optional event during lunch to come together in community to make quick connections with other widowed people who may have a similar experience- either in type of death, life experience or family situation. You may go from one table to another if you’d like to meet […]
Seven Steps to Securing Your Finances After the Death of Your Person
How do I minimize taxes when selling my home? What should I do with my investment and credit accounts? When should I start taking Social Security? As a widow of more than a decade, Carolyn understands how widowhood changes – and complicates – the answers to many of these questions. Whether you’re 25 or 75, […]