CAN I STOP GRIEVING?

It is important for widowers in the earliest stages of grief to see that there is hope, and that others have emerged from their grief and are living rewarding full lives again. Only those who have gone before them can provide new widowers with this assurance. Grief Groups can help make this connection…

Widower, Widower blog, Widower Emotions, Widower Grief, Widower Relationships, Widower Self HelpFred ColbySeptember 28, 2026Fred Colby, AuthorBehavior of a widower, overcoming widower isolation, Men’s Grief Groups, Stages of grief, healing grief, widowers asking for help, male widow, Therapy, widower resourcesComment

WHAT DO GERVAIS, BACKMAN, HANKS AND GERRY TURNER HAVE IN COMMON?

There is an upsurge in interest in widowers and their grief journeys due to these four men who have brought open and frank discussions of the topic to the forefront. We believe this will help break down barriers for many widowers and those who love them…

Widower, Widower blog, Widower Grief Experience, Widower Self Help, Widowers and datingFred ColbyAugust 8, 2023Fred Colby, AuthorDeath of Spouse, Behavior of a widower, widower resources, Widower’s syndrome, Deep grieving, healing grief, Golden Bachelor, Gerry TurnerComment

A New Widower's Challenge on Mother's Day

Like me, many new widowers may find themselves minus both their wife and mother on a Mother’s Day. In my case, my wife passed in 2015 and my mom in 2017, almost exactly two years apart. …

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