Give your grief its voice by expressing your loss. Display photographs. Restore old or tattered pictures. Donate to a worthy cause in their honor. Enjoy your memories. Visit or revisit places they loved. Watch some of their favorite movies. Plan ways to pass on their possessions. Revisit the old neighborhoods. Save something they owned for the grandchildren. Write a biography of their life: "I will always remember..." Become a friend to someone who is newly widowed. Create a "Husband" or "Dad" calendar in their honor. Listen to their favorite music. Plant a tree or bush in their honor and watch it grow. Check on family/friends who may be finding it hard. Get out and enjoy their favourite meal. Create something of beauty out of their clothes. Make a donation to their alma mater. Find a unique way to celebrate their birthdays. Remember the anniversary dates of other widows.
Be open to the moments when another's loss intersects with yours. Share what you are learning from your own loss. Opportunities to share your own grief journey will help you to heal.All Blog Postings by Mary
Honour Your Memories
Archive notice: This is a historical post from Mary’s years of blogging. Some older posts may mention products, courses or shop items that are no longer available, as Mary now focuses her time and energy on supporting widows inside her private Facebook community. The guidance and stories remain here as a free resource for widows.
For current ways to connect with Mary’s work, you can:
- Read her book on Amazon .
- Request to join her private Facebook group for widows .
There are many ways to honour those that we have loved and lost: