Paisley Strong Blog Page
Articles and Thoughts for Widows and Supporters
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Articles and Thoughts for Widows and Supporters ⚘
The Paisley Strong Blog offers reflections on all areas of widowhood and grief, as well as some suggestions for the supporters of widows.
ABOUT OUR AUTHORS
Karyl McKendry,
Paisley Project Founder
“Although I never considered myself a writer, I am committed to shedding light on the experience of grief and loss from its raw, ugly beginnings, all the way through to its redemptive moments. I talk about the science of grief and loss, about how coaching contributes to healing, about travel, food, nutrition, exercise, and what I’ve learned on my own journey.
Barbara Allen Burke,
Paisley Project Content Director
“My goal is to be able to come alongside widows with respect, support and whatever help I can offer. I try to do this by providing information and resources that might shed light or bring hope. As a writer and a mixed-media artist, I am particularly interested in the benefits of creativity for healing.
Questions with Karyl
These are real questions and real challenges. What many widows don't realize is that countless others are asking these same questions. Yet widows often don't know where to turn. They fear judgment from well-meaning family and friends who, despite caring deeply, simply don't "get it." They may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable asking, and there seems to be nowhere to find answers.
The Perils of New Year’s Eve
This New Year’s Eve, 2024, I want to reach out and acknowledge those of you who are early in grief and for whom this holiday may hit heavy and hard. We see you, and we understand. And we want to offer you some insight from some of us who have been on the same path.
Meet Michelle: Embracing Coaching to Navigate Widowhood
As I started to shift my thoughts from loss to life, things started to change. Something in me was different and I started to believe that it was possible to be happy again. After all, I had been through the unimaginable. I survived the worst and made it to the other
side. Once I gave myself permission to have a new life, gradually I felt different, stronger and wiser. I let go of the need to figure everything out and instead let my intuition, heart and soul guide me.
How I Learned to L.I.V.E.
In a world where grief is often a hush-hush topic, we vowed to change the narrative. . . . Our road was full of twists and turns, mixed with moments of trial and error. Looking back, I zig-zagged my way through the L.I.V.E. process, crafting my very own journey.
Could You Open My Jar of Pickles, Please?
A guest post by Paisley Project member, Diane Farris! We appreciate her willingness to share her story and what she has learned.
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Our mission is to provide essential tools and resources to support women to survive, heal, grow, and thrive after the loss of their husbands, while also mobilizing the widow’s own support network.
Paisley Project is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the state of Colorado.
All donations are tax-deductible.
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