When your husband dies, you may constantly ask yourself, “Do I have enough?” That lack of “enough” comes from experiencing a loss so deep - your partner, best friend, co-parent, etc. - that it begins to creep into other areas of your life making you feel confused and even more alone. This is one of the reasons I started working with widows because there is a strong connection between understanding your finances and your emotional recovery. … [Read more...]
Acknowledge Your Loss Those First Few Weeks: Ask for Help & Choose You First
As a recent widow, your energy can be so depleted in those first weeks. Your behavior may even seem bizarre or out of control. There will be inevitable feelings of cycling between merely going through the motions to tiny bursts where you think you just might be alright. You might find yourself losing your keys, forgetting your destination while driving, and a sluggish reaction time to certain moments. It may even feel like life has lost its … [Read more...]
