How to write and publish a book

August 15, 2022August 18, 2022 runawaywidow

I have shared my journey of how to be a widow, so here’s my latest. While I by no means claim to be an expert, by sharing my experience maybe I can encourage someone to tell their story as well.

Last summer I saw a post that read “write a book in 30 days”. The idea of writing a book appealed to me, but getting started seemed to be the issue. I enjoy traveling and writing articles in my blog. Wouldn’t that be enough, I wondered.

While busily packing up my house last July, I signed up for the 30 day on-line writing program before I moved to Florida. I know me and I work best under pressure. This could work. Each day I opened an email from Joshua Sprague with assignments to spend 1-2 hours writing. I found a quiet place to sit and write. So I began.

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Finding love again as a widow

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 runawaywidow

I never expected to be a widow. I was a working mom and wife. My kids had both gone off to college. My husband and I discussed different retirement scenarios. It was going to be easier now. We could relax a bit. Not work as hard and maybe do some traveling.

It did not work out that way for us.

One week after we dropped our youngest off at college, my husband was gone.

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12 Best Grief Books After the Loss of a Loved One

July 24, 2022July 31, 2022 runawaywidow

12 Best Grief books to read after the loss of a loved one. #griefjourney #healingafterloss Continue reading 12 Best Grief Books After the Loss of a Loved One

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How to Help the People of Ukraine

July 17, 2022July 31, 2022 runawaywidow

At least 12 million people have fled their homes since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February. More than five million have left for neighboring countries, while seven million people are still thought to be displaced inside Ukraine itself. Poland has the most refugees at approximately 2 million according to BBC news.

Many organizations like Doctors without borders, Save the children and CARE international are supporting Ukraine.

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July 6, 2022August 15, 2022 runawaywidow

Chapter 1

The night my husband died

“How do you use the panoramic feature on this new phone?” my friend Meg asks me as we admire the setting sun.

“Oh, I just took one last week. Let me show you,” I offer as I kick off my blue Sperry flip flops and walk over to the sand. Meg is my attractive next-door neighbor, a single mom who looks stylish in ripped jeans or librarian type glasses.

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How to NOT be a Stay at Home, Lonely Widow.

June 23, 2022July 31, 2022 runawaywidow

Friends are all getting together on Friday night. You are recently a widow and not part of a couple anymore. You were invited so the question is, should you stay or should you go now?

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How does Grief really feel?

May 28, 2022August 15, 2022 runawaywidow

So often you hear that grief comes in waves. I get that. You don’t always feel sad. Sometimes you are actually fine or numb and not feeling much of anything. Then out of nowhere, it hits you.

This giant wave of grief!

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Signs from Loved Ones: Is there life after death?

May 10, 2022July 26, 2022 runawaywidow

Keeping an open mind, I believe we can find signs from our loved ones if we accept that it is possible.

My latest sign came from my mom on Mother’s Day. I spent the day with my sister. This is our third year without calling mom or sending her flowers. We didn’t get to have lunch with her so we made plans to visit the Sarasota Jungle gardens and go to lunch with some of our family members. We both miss our mom so a sister is a good substitute.

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I’m here for you… Send a care package to a widow this year!

May 3, 2022July 26, 2022 runawaywidow

As an overwhelmed and unexpected widow, I had no idea how to respond to the heart given cry “call me if you need anything”.

I, of course, had no idea what I would need or how much my life was about to change.

During the first month or so I was so fortunate to be gifted with gift cards, friend visits and even meals. Being surrounded by loved ones and keeping busy is helpful. But after those first few weeks, most people return to their regular lives and the new widow is beginning to adjust to her new normal.

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When is it Right for a Widow to Move?

April 29, 2022July 26, 2022 runawaywidow

This question has been burning in my mind since August of 2015 when Mike died. Do I stay in our home, or do I move? The answer is different for all widows and much needs to be considered. Here is what I know.

While widows and widowers all have one thing in common, everyone has a different story and a different situation. The one bit of advice that I found helpful after the sudden tragic loss of my husband was to wait a year before making any major life changes.

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