A Series of Uplifting Articles for Widows and Others Who Have
Lost, or May Soon Lose, Someone They Love.
In
this from-the-heart series of self-help articles, Barbara shares her most
personal writing and the successful coping strategies she used when she lost her
husband, Harry, in February, 2005.
In addition to speaking about her
own grieving experience and what she learned in the process, Barbara also
shares insight gained from conversations with other widows and individuals who
have lost loved ones.
NEW
in 2010: Now Barbara speaks about her life after five years of
widowhood, and the book she published this
year about her life with the drummer she loved.
Click HERE for a descriptive list of
articles and a selection of books that deal with the grieving process
and the loss of a spouse or other loved one.
The
first article in this series touched the hearts of many readers. Read their
special supportive comments HERE.
"Life is all memory except for the one present moment that goes by so quick
you can hardly catch it going."
- Tennessee Williams
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Life is many things at different times . . .
from interesting, exciting, surprising and challenging, to frustrating, discouraging,
stressful, and extremely sad. But we learn from every experience, good or bad,
and move on from
there. This department shares lessons the author has learned from
more a lifetime of self-employment and more than seven decades
of just plain living.
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Are You Prepared for a Disaster? (Tips for Setting up a "Grab It Quick" Box)
Deadlines Were Made to be Broken
How to Save Money on
Prescription Drugs
Found: A New Source of Strength
How to Stop Worry at the Gate
I
Already Did That! (You don't have to keep doing things you've already done!)
Looking
at Your Life in an Exciting New Way. Barbara
revists a book she first read and reviewed twenty years ago, one that could
cause today's readers to seriously rethink their whole life and
career/job/business ambitions.
STRESS: What It Does to You and What You Can Do About It
The Many Faces of Stress,
and Why Women Handle it Better Than Men - An experience with "forgetfulness" taught
Barbara a new lesson about how stress can affect our daily
activities.
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - Barbara's Personal Experience
The
Incredible POWER of Prayer. Barbara shares three amazing emails she received one day.
Duped by a Pen Pal in Africa. A
new kind of merchandise con game—a "remailing scam" that targets children looking for pen Pals on the Web.
(This article links to a second report from a mother whose daughter was also caught up in the same scheme.)
A Shop of Her Own. A memorial to Barbara's
dear friend, Susan Young, who realized her dream, but
didn't live long enough to enjoy it.
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