Widowers, you can’t think your way out of this one!

Usually our analytical brains put our IQ (abstract reasoning, memory, and problem-solving) to work to solve whatever new challenge we are facing. But when we lose our wives, these old standbys fail us. Instead we have to turn to our Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to make some sense out of our scary new reality… BUT, we often find our EQ is woefully inadequate because of years of neglect.

Widower, Widower blog, Widower Emotions, Widower Grief Experience, Widower Relationships, Widower Self HelpFred ColbyJune 22, 2026Fred Colby, AuthorAI and Therapy, Behavior of a widower, Coping with death of wife, Deep grieving, healing grief, Stages of grief, How to heal after a spouse dies, overcoming widower isolation, widower problemsComment

CAN AI HELP WITH THERAPY?

What happens when you turn to AI for help with serious mental health challenges? Can it offer meaningful support as you grieve the loss of a partner of 40 years? It may quickly identify your struggles and suggest ways to cope. It can even sound highly empathetic and reassuring. But as vulnerable widowers, we can be influenced in ways that may not serve our best interests.

Widower, Widower blog, Widower Grief Experience, Widower Self Help, Widower supportFred ColbyMay 25, 2026Fred Colby, AuthorBehavior of a widower, overcoming widower isolation, Suicidal thoughts, healing grief, Therapy, AI and TherapyComment

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