January 21, 2025 by Fred Colby
When I turned 30 years of age I went through an early mid-life crisis. I hated my job, had no clear goals, and did not know what I wanted to do. Consequently, I was drinking too much and was not much fun to be around for my wife and kids.
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January 13, 2025 by Fred Colby
This is the second of two blogs on this topic. Part One outlined the Risk Factors, while Part Two deals with some solutions for the issues identified below. There are several major risk factors faced by Widowers during their first year of grieving. Any of these can lead to life-threatening
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January 2, 2025 by Fred Colby
This is the first of two blogs on this topic. Part Two will deal with solutions to each of the following issues. There are several major risk factors faced by Widowers during their first year of grieving. Any of these can lead to life-threatening mental and physical health issues. Many,
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December 21, 2024 by Jane Dembling
I am a somatic therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and emotional balance. Having experienced the loss of my spouse, I understand firsthand how overwhelming grief can be. However, I also know that healing is possible and there is a path forward. Through somatic practices,
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December 16, 2024 by Fred Colby
Shortly after my wife of 45 years passed in 2015, I found myself buried in grief. I knew I was in trouble and could not find the answers by myself. So, I asked, “Where can I go for help?” I knew a little about therapy but had never really taken
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December 1, 2024 by Fred Colby
Many will tell you within a week of your wife’s passing that you must steel yourself against the trauma of upcoming special days and holidays. We each are likely to have very different experiences during these special days. Much of your reaction will depend upon how important and memorable each
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