Why I Chose to Travel in My First Year of Widowhood
I knew I couldn’t stay put. I had to keep moving forward, because that’s the person I’ve always been. Everyone says the first year after the death of a loved one is the hardest, so why would I make it harder by denying myself the thing that I enjoy most? Here are the reasons why I chose to travel in the first year of my widowhood.
The Best Gifts for New Widows
No one knows what to say. No one knows what to do. When someone you know becomes a widow, it’s gut-wrenching. It makes you take a look at your life and evaluate your choices. You want to do something, but nothing can bring her husband back, and no gesture seems adequate. That said, any gesture is appreciated. This is the time of her life where she needs her friends and family to help her feel loved, supported, and not alone. If you have a new widow in your life, here are some suggestions to help you show her you’re there for her.
Widow Travel: 5 Ways I Remember My Husband While Traveling
If you’re also dealing with grief and the loss of a loved one, here are some ways I’ve found to travel “with” him, even though he’s not here to experience travel with me anymore. The following ideas are written with widows in mind, but feel free to translate them to help you with the loss of a child, parent, friend, or other loved one. Here are five ways I’ve found to help me remember my husband while I travel as a widow.
Three Things You Need to Know about International Travel as a Single Parent (with your own children)
There is a lot to keep up with when you travel as a single parent. Even a road trip turns into an undertaking! International travel can be even more nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be. As with all things, preparation is key. And because I know you’re as limited on time and energy as I am, I’ve got it narrowed down to a checklist of the top three things to know about international travel as a single parent. Take a look!