Lonely or Alone?
Principle #9: Grief can cause debilitating loneliness. When I focus only on myself and my needs, I believe the lie that no one cares about
Sheryl Gehrls
September 26, 2022
How Do I Fix It?
Principle #8: Grief has launched me into an unfamiliar world of finances, home maintenance, vehicles, and dozens of daily decisions. To help me negotiate
Sheryl Gehrls
September 19, 2022
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Principle #7: Living as a widow can cause fear and anxiety that I’ve never experienced before. In the face of many unknowns, I choose to
Sheryl Gehrls
September 12, 2022
Finding New Friends & Building Relationships
Principle #6: All my relationships with friends and family were impacted when my spouse died, leaving me to find new roles and ways of
Sheryl Gehrls
September 5, 2022
Why Am I Here?
Principle #5: Sometimes I feel as though I’ve lost my purpose and direction. I often find myself asking, “What comes next?” During this painful time,
Sheryl Gehrls
August 29, 2022
Discovering the Real Me!
Principle #4: In becoming a widow, I experienced a profound loss of identity. I am no longer a “We” but am learning to live as
Sheryl Gehrls
August 22, 2022
Reclaiming My Brain!
Principle #3: “Widow Fog” is a real brain chemistry condition that keeps me from thinking clearly. It robs me of my ability to function, and
Sheryl Gehrls
August 15, 2022
Taking Care of Me
Principle #2: Grief can be intense and overwhelming, sometimes manifesting in unexpected sadness, exhaustion, or medical issues resulting from fulltime caregiving. As a part of
Sheryl Gehrls
August 8, 2022
Finding Community
Each of the ten Refocusing Principles speaks to a specific area of being a widow. Although they may seem to overlap, they are each unique
Sheryl Gehrls
August 1, 2022
Lamenting Our Loss
Living through the loss of a spouse is like taking a ride on an extreme emotional roller coaster! One day we laugh with friends and
Sheryl Gehrls
July 25, 2022
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