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Loss of a Spouse: After Year 1

Posted by runawaywidow on February 7, 2019March 21, 2019

Moving forward as a widow after year one. Challenges and travels after grief from loss of a spouse

challenges, Change, grief, loss of a spouse, Widow

Why Runaway Widow?

Posted by runawaywidow on September 19, 2018May 14, 2019

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.

adventure, Blogging, challenges, Change, death, getaway, loss of a spouse, Therapy by travel, travel, Travel Blogger, Widow, writing

Spy Trails and Memorials – right here at home

Posted by runawaywidow on May 28, 2018August 18, 2018

Taking a local historical tour including memorials, buildings, photos and a pub crawl. So much to see close to home.

death, loss of a spouse, memorials, Widow

Road trip in England: Stonehenge, Cotswolds, Bristol and Bath

Posted by runawaywidow on April 11, 2018August 20, 2018

Road trip in England is a challenge for us USA yanks used to driving on the right side of the road. Couple travel in England to Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, Bristol and Bath.

adventure, England, getaway, grief, Therapy by travel, travel, Widow

2 Days in London at Easter

Posted by runawaywidow on April 8, 2018August 18, 2018

Travel therapy continues for runaway widow with adventures in London, England.

England, getaway, grief, Holidays, London, loss of a spouse, Widow

Montauk in Winter – Overnight retreat or spa day

Posted by runawaywidow on January 26, 2018February 9, 2019

Day trips or overnights to the off season beach town of Montauk New York is well worth the visit. Hotels are affordable, the food is good and the ocean soothes the soul. Hiking is free and the ocean air or day at Gurneys spa is guaranteed to help with the healing process.

adventure, getaway, grief, Montauk, Therapy by travel, travel, Widow

Road Trip across the U.S.A. and a heart necklace

Posted by runawaywidow on September 13, 2017March 24, 2018

The silver heart necklace was shining in the Wyoming late afternoon sun on my September 18th birthday in 1987. Mike and I were driving across the country from New York to California – everyone wanted …

Colorado, grief, loss, loss of a spouse, travel, Widow

The night my husband died

Posted by runawaywidow on August 9, 2017August 20, 2018

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 …

challenges, Change, funeral, grief, loss, travel, Widow, writing

Solo Adventure in NYC: The Bronx Zoo

Posted by runawaywidow on October 26, 2016March 24, 2018

Ever since my trip to Thailand I am fascinated with elephants. Chiangmai Elephant Rescue Center – Celebrating my Wedding Anniversary I have always loved animals actually. As a kid I marched around the neighborhood putting flyers …

challenges, Change, grief, loss, loss of a spouse, New York, Therapy by travel, travel, Widow, Zoo

Running away for the weekend in Ithaca

Posted by runawaywidow on September 17, 2016March 24, 2018

Running away from grief using therapy and travel to move forward after the loss of a spouse.

challenges, Change, family, getaway, Gratitude, grief, loss of a spouse, New York, travel, Widow