by Anne-Marie Lockmyer | Aug 8, 2024 | General, Widows
One of the most common things we hear from grievers when we are working with them or speaking somewhere is how their friends and family just don’t get it or understand. It is a disappointment and heartache to them as the people they thought would support them often...
by Anne-Marie Lockmyer | Nov 30, 2023 | General, Widows
At our widow retreats, we address how preconceived notions about how we should behave when we are grieving can sometimes get in the way of the healing process. If we feel one thing and then react in a way that doesn’t match up with our feelings, we are, in a way,...
by Anne-Marie Lockmyer | Nov 21, 2023 | General
The picture above is how I spent early Thanksgiving morning for three years after Mark died. I knew it was going to be a tough day. I wanted to plan for it and honor my pain and him in some way. At 6:30 am, I grabbed the chest with his ashes and put it on my car...
by Anne-Marie Lockmyer | Nov 17, 2023 | General, Widows
The holiday season can be one of great joy. But for widows and their grieving children, it can also be one of great sorrow. It reminds us that our husband is missing. It can be one of the most challenging times of the year. We aren’t having the Hallmark Holiday. I...
by Anne-Marie Lockmyer | Nov 13, 2023 | General, Widows
The path to healing after losing your spouse can be a challenging journey. In the wake of such a profound life change, finding a way to navigate grief and rediscover a sense of purpose can feel overwhelming. The insights and experiences shared at The Next Chapter...
by Anne-Marie Lockmyer | Nov 11, 2023 | General, Widows
Anne-Marie wrote this in her journal shortly after her husband died. Often my grief feels like homesickness, you know how when you were away from home and you ached to be there where you felt safe and secure. I feel so uncomfortable and scared. I see that as one longs...
