I was approached by a Widowhood group online to share my experiences dating a widower, and eventually marrying him. A member of this group was struggling with whether to stay or leave the relationship, and it was eye-opening to hear the members' struggles. I came up with these tips to help them understand the complexities a bit better. Experience is the best teacher, and after almost nine years, I've learned some valuable lessons about dating and marrying a widower.

As parents, we often struggle to balance protecting our children and giving them the freedom to learn and grow independently. In our quest to raise successful and happy kids, we’ve turned to various parenting styles and methods, some of which have proven more effective than others. However, when teaching our children the most valuable life lessons, we should take a cue from the animal kingdom and look to the ultimate teacher: Mother Nature herself.

Guiding loved ones who may be stuck in their grief. Grief can be a complicated and overwhelming emotion. It is important to remember that...

You can now find me in several publications on Medium and Substack. It's a great feeling when you finally can devote time to what makes...