Widowhood in Later Years

I kept my membership to Match.com for a year but my efforts to meet someone gradually slowed down and ultimately stopped after about eight months. I did have several more meetings that were basically like the ones I shared in my blog Match.Com at 80 on my website within the “Widowhood in Later Life” category.…

My wonderful husband of 42 Years died after 10 weeks of hell combating pancreatic cancer. He never had a chance. I miss him. I miss many aspects of him and our marriage, but what I miss most is the simple fact that he “got me.” He had my back—and I his. He understood me, my…

Our society is not great dealing with grief. Although we have our religious traditions, people are very uncomfortable when giving condolences to the bereaved. Condolences frequently come through sympathy cards.  There are three types of cards: first, the sentimental card expressing “sincere condolences at this difficult time”—all printed and the sender only needs to sign.…