I started a blog when I traveled solo to Thailand for the one year anniversary of my husband's death. Moving forward as a widow with travel adventures, near and far as well as writing this blog has helped in healing after loss.
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Why Runaway Widow?
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How to memorialize and honor a loved one
How to memorialize and remember loved ones after the funeral. Celebrating life and sharing stories with family and friends.
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Saying Goodbye – The 5 stages of grief
Saying goodbye to a loved one is hard. Saying goodbye to winter is easy. What are the 5 stages of grief? Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.
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WIDOW TO WIDOW – Advice on dating and moving forward from my mom
WIDOW to widow advice on moving forward with dating, our children and how to heal after the death of a spouse.
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The night my husband died
We stood watching on my front deck as the second ambulance arrived across the street. My erratic neighbor shouted up to me, “IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR HUSBAND!” No one ever believes anything he says but …
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Costa Rica: Runaway to yoga, surfing and writing.
Therapy through travel is a way for widows to connect with themselves and begin to live a new life in a new environment. A spa week in Costa Rica for yoga and writing with monkeys and surfing beaches was perfect.
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Why I started a blog?
Unexpected widow seeks travel and adventures to help in the healing process. Recalling fond memories of my spouse, and sharing challenges and adventures in the life of a young widow.