Tag Archives: Dealing with loss

The 70s experience

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Shirley, Age 70 I turned 70 last November… I also became a widow shortly before I turned 70. It has been quite a year for me. I have both oars in the water now and not sure what the plan … Continue reading →

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Life is not easy to sort out

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

My husband of 48 years passed away almost 5 years ago. My friends and family comment on how well I have done moving forward and living independently. My choices are: look forward with optimism or backward with grief. Being human, … Continue reading →

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