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Surviving Widowhood
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 .
To "survive" as per the dictionary means "to live after the death of another person; to continue, endure; to come through alive".
I think that surviving widowhood is more than just "coming through alive". It's a journey where you grow stronger and more independent. You really have no choice because grief wants to take over your life. You will not "come through alive" - in fact you will just be letting the world pass you by.
Do more than "survive" - get to know yourself and come out swinging. Stand up and fight for a life that is full of friends and family. Join groups, volunteer, find your passion and just go do it. Don't feel bad that your the one that's alive - instead be even more alive by seeking out positive people. Be a survivor in more than body - be a survivor in your heart and soul.