Practical Widowing

Sometimes the smallest accomplishments bring the greatest satisfaction, especially when you’re learning to navigate life on your own.

In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my personal victories and talking about how changing the way we think can open the door to possibilities we might never have considered.

Words have power, especially the words we speak about ourselves. How often do we say things like “I can’t do that,” “I’m too old,” or “I’ll never be happy again” without considering how those words affect the way we think and live?

In Episode 35 of Practical Widowing, we’re talking about negative self-talk, the beliefs we develop about ourselves, and how changing what we say can help us move forward with greater confidence, courage, and hope after loss.

❄️ Winter is coming! Is your home ready?

There are plenty of things we need to take care of before cold weather arrives, and some of them are easy to overlook!

From caulking windows to protecting pipes, a little preparation now can save us some big headaches later.

Do we always have to have something to say? After missing a week of the podcast because I simply couldn’t think of anything I wanted to talk about, a friend’s reaction made me think about how uncomfortable we can be with silence. In this episode of Practical Widowing, I’m talking about why we don’t always need the perfect words, an explanation, an opinion, or even an answer. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay to simply be quiet.

AI should be a tool in your life not a substitute for your life.

Sometimes an ordinary drive can suddenly remind you just how much time has passed. This week, a familiar house, some very tall trees, people fishing on the lake, and even a stranger at church brought memories of my husband rushing back. In this episode, I talk honestly about those unexpected waves of grief, what life can look like as the years pass, loneliness, and trusting God with whatever—or whoever—may be part of the life still ahead.

It’s easy to end the day focusing on everything we didn’t get done and completely overlook what we did accomplish. In this episode, I share how changing my perspective helped me recognize the little victories instead of dwelling on what was left undone. Especially in widowhood, sometimes we need to stop and give ourselves credit. You may be doing better than you think.

Living alone after the loss of your husband can mean thinking about safety in ways you may not have before. In this episode, I share some simple things I do to protect myself at home and while I’m out—from keeping my keys separate from my purse to making my home look occupied. This isn’t about living in fear. It’s about being aware, being prepared, and feeling more confident taking care of yourself.

Sometimes moving forward means giving ourselves permission to change our minds and let go of obligations that no longer fit our lives.

Have you ever replayed an old conversation and found yourself getting angry all over again? In this episode, I talk about the conversations we wish we could redo, the things we understand now that we didn’t understand then, and why we don’t have to keep fighting battles with a past we can’t change.