I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for widows. Predisposition or precognition, I’ve never been sure, but throughout my life I’ve gravitated toward the presence of women who have survived and even thrived after the loss of a life partner. Early in my twenties, visiting for…
Even though I was Ordained to the Unitarian Ministry in 1996 (and was a dedicated layperson for years before that) it’s important to me that this website is for everyone. Whether you’re a person of faith who follows a specific religion and its teachings or are simply trying to live a good life, each one…
A dear colleague, The Reverend Dr. Alan Deale once said to me something that was a great help to me in my ministry. Alan had lost not one, but two wives to cancer before he had the incredible good fortune of falling madly in love with my friend Kathleen Hunter with whom he shared more…
The Widows’ Walk is designed to companion you on the path through widowhood and is not meant to be an exhaustive or even thorough resource on navigating sole parenting while bereaved. There are tons of resources* out there about that – books, websites, podcasts, children’s books – and of course, wonderful therapists and counsellors for…
You can spot her across the room. The widow with her husband’s wedding ring on a chain around her neck. While it’s true that people sometimes wear a ring on a chain around their neck for other reasons – a family heirloom or because it no longer fits a finger – far and away the…
Maybe you’re one of those people who’s always had their ‘eyes on the prize.’ Someone who plans ahead, makes lists, sets goals, thinks about the future, has a five- or ten-year plan and have been saving for your retirement since your first job. Perhaps you’re more of a ‘fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants’ type, someone who goes with the…
I was an aunt long before I was a mom, and really cherished the relationship I had with my sister Liz’s three children. I came along on family trips, took the kids tobogganing on snow days (and even some that weren’t official snow days!) and loved being there to feed the kids or tell them…
“Marry your best friend.” How often have we heard, shared or offered this piece of advice? There’s no doubt that marriages that last have a strong element of friendship imbedded deep within. Yes – attraction, passion, respect, delight, common values and above all, Love – are important parts of the magic that makes a lifelong…
Falling in love is without a doubt, one of the most magical experiences available to human beings. Whether you’re 17, 37 or 77 years old – what happens when you meet another human being who sees you, gets you, likes you and incredibly, loves you just as you are – is truly life changing. At…
Once, when my husband was very, very sick, a close friend going back many decades came over for a visit. I really never left Peter’s side in his last weeks and days, but on this one occasion, a nurse who had come by to check on his IV took one look at me and said…