A
Series of
Uplifting Articles for
Widows and Others Who Have Lost,
or May Soon Lose, Someone They Love
by Barbara
Brabec
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The Thoughts and Advice of a New Widow
(See
Harry Brabec's Web Pages Here)
April, 2005:
The
Survivor's Life Jacket
Now a widow for three months, Barbara shares her most personal feelings and
the coping strategies she used to help her get past the initial shock of losing
her husband, Harry, after nearly 44 years of marriage. This inspirational
article includes widow resources, personal photos, and perspective on things everyone
could do to prepare for the loss
of a loved one or commemorate
their memory afterwards.
June, 2005:
The Grieving Process
Barbara reports on her conversations with
widows and others who have lost loved ones, discussing why it's a mistake to
try not to remember because it hurts too much, or to feel guilty for being able to laugh without your loved one. This uplifting
report includes a new shot of Harry's Humor and how he is
still making Barbara laugh even though he's gone, as well as more photos of
Barbara's sweet little cat who is giving her lots of joy and comfort.
February 2006:
One Year Into the Journey
Barbara shares her thoughts and feelings after her first year of widowhood,
discussing the gains she has made, the emotional problems she continues
to deal with, and what she has been doing in the past six months to help
her get back into "work mode" and resume a normal life
routine. This report includes the experiences of two other widows, plus
inspirational quotes and resources for widows. Part II of this article, which discusses
Writing as
Therapy, explains
how journaling and letter writing can help one release pent-up emotions
during the grieving process. (Includes links to a host of related books and articles on the
Web.)
The
first article in this series touched the hearts of many readers. Read their
special supportive comments HERE.
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"Love
is eternal; it transcends even death. Although the person died, the love
did not. Nothing can take away the love that you shared, ever. And
nothing can take away the love that you continue to feel."
- Ashley
Davis Prend, author of Transcending Loss (see books column, left).
"No
one wants grief. Yet when it comes, it is too costly to be wasted.
Sorrow must be put to good use. That's true whether we are mourning the
loss of a loved one, a loss of health, or any other tragic reversal. If
the energy of mourning can be translated into some positive change,
there can be a feeling that the suffering or loss was not in vain."
- from
RBC Ministries "Discovery Series" booklet, Where Can We
Find Comfort?
"Death ends a life, not a relationship. It struggles on in a survivor's mind
toward some resolution which it may never find." - Words spoken by Gene Hackman
at the end of the movie, "I Never Sang for my Father."
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