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Widows Quest

November 2nd, 2006

How to define friendship

I was speaking to someone today who had been disappointed by how people fall away after the initial mourning. She said a wonderful phrase that I thought I would share with you…
 ”People offer help, friends deliver it”
Friendship is a wonderful gift and the love of my friends will remain one of the key memories of […]

By anna -- 0 comments

April 3rd, 2006

A Man You Know Is Grieving

“As woman cry and men attempt not to, letting them know that their mourning is a step toward the goal of healing will help a man feel more in control.”
Adelle Tilton
If you have experienced a loss, the odds are high that you know a man who is experiencing the same loss, perhaps your brother-in-law or […]

By Adelle Tilton -- 0 comments

March 13th, 2006

“I Remember You”

Right after I was widowed, I bought every book on grief I could find.  I had this idea - if I bought all of the books and learned everything I could learn about grief, it wouldn’t hurt so much.  Bad idea - it cost me a lot of money and it still hurt. 
Oh, how […]

By Adelle Tilton -- 6 comments

February 15th, 2006

Hotlines To Help

 
Hotlines AARP Grief and Loss Toll-Free Support Line 
AARP offers grief support by trained volunteers who themselves have experienced the death of a loved one. Family members, friends and co-workers who have lost a loved one are encouraged to call this line for support with their grief.
Call 1-866-797-2277 toll free
9am - 9pm EST, Daily
The service is […]

By Adelle Tilton -- 1 comment