Runawaywidow Blog
Do Widows Wear Wedding Rings?
Do widows wear wedding rings? After the death of your spouse when do you clean out his stuff from the house, and when do you take off your wedding ring?
12 Best Grief Books After the Loss of a Loved One
12 Best Grief books to read after the loss of a loved one. #griefjourney #healingafterloss
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Grief never ends: This is my journey from the tragic sudden death of my husband Mike, to healing after loss and eventually finding peace and love again.
How to NOT be a Stay at Home, Lonely Widow.
MOVING FORWARD by dating or at least leaving the house after the death of a spouse. Lonely widows and widowers are looking for friends. How to cope with loneliness as a widow, deal with complicated grief and maybe even start dating.
Retirement is for working with beach horses
I roll over and see the light starting to sneak through the blinds. I’m about to turn over when I remember: I have work today. Whoopee!
Amazing 12 days in South Africa
12 day itinerary for South Africa. Travel with girlfriends to Johannesburg, a safari and Capetown for sunshine and wine!
Jungle Trekking at Night or my least favorite thing to do in the Thailand Rainforest
Jungle Trekking at night in Thailand’s Rainforest. Solo widow traveler discovers the joys of primitive and wet night hiking in Thailand.
What you need to know for an AMAZING Snowmobile Adventure
As 2022 comes to an end, I look back on what I did and sometimes add it to my bucket list, just so I can cross it off. Snowmobiling was never on the top...
How to Master Self-compassion during the Holidays
It’s that most wonderful time of the year, and then sometimes it isn’t. During the month of December emotions are soaring and it is time to acknowledge this and make space for both the...
How to pick where to retire in Florida?
Florida is a mecca for retirees but it is a big state, so how do you know which area is best for you? I am not an expert on real estate but I can...
11 Ways to Survive the Holidays as a Widow
11 ways to help survive this holiday season and maybe even find some joy
31 Unpredictable Behaviors of Grief
Grief behaviors after the loss of a loved one can be extreme. Unexpected behaviors during grief are to be expected
Best Halloween Costumes – Homemade or Store bought?
Halloween memories of best costumes (and maybe the worst ones) bring back smiles and nostalgia as the days shorten this time of year.
Beautiful Banff and the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada
So filled with joy to be travelling again after COVID put a break on things. Canada just this past week lifted restrictions on mask wearing on planes and trains which was a relief for...
How to Make New Friends as an Adult
How to make new friends as an adult. The challenges and suggestions for moving forward