Happy Valentine’s Day
“We have almost forgotten that life is sacred. At such a time it is especially important to return to what is essential and true, what cannot be bought or sold. Simple acts of loving kindness, an open heart that listens, hands that care—with a friend, a stranger, with someone in need. These are the true currencies of our shared humanity, which easily break through barriers and remind us of a unity deeper than our surface divisions. In our true nature we are not consumers but lovers, and life is not about economic prosperity or getting more stuff, but is a love affair waiting to be lived.”
—Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Love: Life’s Greatest Gift
How to Support a Grieving Loved one on Valentine’s Day
Articles – Valentine’s Day & the Loss of a Loved One
Grief Healing – Remembering Our Loved Ones on Valentine’s Day by Marty Tousley
Getting Through Valentine’s Day Alone by Open to Hope
Dealing with Holiday Grief by Beliefnet.com
Grief Healing: Remembering Our Loved Ones on Valentine’s Day by June Cook
The Heartbreak of Valentines Day by Maureen Hunter
Self Healing Expressions Grief Course Instructor Suggests 7 Grief Rituals for Valentine’s Day
Loss of a Spouse Virtual Book Tour
Interview with Jennifer Hawkins – The Gift Giver
Interview with Pat Nowak – ABC’s of Widowhood
Interview with Ellen Gerst – Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story
Interview with Michael Corrigan – A Year and a Day
Interview with Carole Brody Fleet – “Widows Wear Stilettos: A Practical and Emotional Guide for the Young Widow”
Interview with Lori A. Moore – Missing Andy
Interview with Marcy Kelly – From Sorrow to Dancing
ARTICLES – Loss of a Spouse
25 Things You Can Do For A Widow On Valentine’s Day – Sheryl Kurland, The Relationship Insider
Operation: Heaven Writings & Tips for Those Who Know Someone Who Has Lost Their Hero in the Military
by Taryn Davis – Founder/President, The American Widow Project
Five Things You Can Do for a Grieving Widow
by Marcy Kelly, Author of From Sorrow to Dancing
HAVE A “SINGLE-Y SENSATIONAL” VALENTINE’S DAY
by Carole Brody Fleet, Author of Widows Wear Stilettos
How to Date/Marry A Widow or Widower
by Ellen Gerst, Relationship Coach & Author of Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story
Valentine’s Day for Widows = No Valentine, Just Pain
by Marcy Kelly, Author From Sorrow to Dancing
Widowhood: A Time for Reinvention
by Ellen Gerst, Relationship Coach & Author of Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story
A Single Woman’s Adventures in Ballroom Dancing
by Marcy Kelly, Author From Sorrow to Dancing
Love After Loss – Writing the Rest of Your Story
by Ellen Gerst, Relationship Coach & Author of Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story
Valentine’s Day: The Best Way To Acknowledge It…Is To Acknowledge Others
by Widow Chick
Sh*t People Say to Widows (Video)
by Fresh Widow
I Did Not Know What To Say – Additional Resources
♥ Loss of a Spouse/Significant Other
♥ Additional Grief Support Resources
For additional Valentine’s Day Grief Support Resources, visit http://www.ididnotknowwhattosay.com/Valentines_Day_Grief_Support.html
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