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elaine williams

http://www.ajourneywelltaken.com


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TheUnexplainedWorld

TheUnexplainedWorld

Thank you for making us a friend.. The Unexplained World.

Priestess Star

Priestess Star

Thank you for listening to my show. God Bless!

Holistic LifeDesigns

Holistic LifeDesigns

Hello, Elaine. I hope all is well with you. I appreciate your marking our show, Holistic Life Designs with Gina Alzate, a favorite. I hope to talk to you on the air and in the chat room soon. Perhaps you might want to tune in on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6 pm Eastern and speak to our gifted Medium, Russell Forsyth. Blessings, Gina

Priestess Star

Priestess Star

Thanks so much for listening to the show today. God Bless!

Robert Morgen

Robert Morgen

Thanks for adding The Spiritual Entrepreneur Show as a favorite! :) R:) http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SpiritualEntrepreneur http://SpiritualEntrepreneur.biz

the D.A.R.K show

the D.A.R.K show

Thanks for Hanging out with US...Hope your week is Great...Much Love..

METAmigoTalk - Paolo

METAmigoTalk - Paolo

Hey buddy... I was wondering if you can help me out by rating the shows and leaving omments. Thanks. Love & Light Always, Paolo

METAmigoTalk - Paolo

METAmigoTalk - Paolo

Elaine, this is Paolo from METAmigoTalk. Thanks so much for your comments last night. I truly appreciated it. And thanks for listening to the show. Love & Light Always, Paolo :)

The poor chef

The poor chef

showing sum luv

Fake Buddy

Fake Buddy

Heya! ...Welcome to BTR!!!!....If ya get a sec, please check out......THE FAKE BUDDY SHOW!!!!.....We have way too much fun!......Thanks, Charlieeeee

elaine williams  

A widow's journey through loss, grief and renewal. A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss

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    Win a copy of A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss

    Win a copy of A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss


    Beginning August 1st, I will be giving away 2 copies of "A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss". To enter, simply send me an email with "Enter Me" in the subject line. Your email remains private. Send to elainewilliams@onwingspress.com

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    Welcome Changes Radio Interview Now Live

    Today I was interviewed on Welcome Changes Radio by Velma Gallant, also known as "The Queen of Joy," a woman of growth, learning and expansion. Velma is an abundance coach who will help you create your life of joy, passion and freedom. Here is a link to listen to the show on July 22, 2008. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-40777/TS-123897.mp3>

    I feel honored to have been interviewed on her show, and some of her past interviews include Neale Donald Walsch, author of the "Conversations with God" series and Mike Dooley, one of the teachers for the best-selling dvd and book "The Secret." Velma will also be interviewing Joe Vitale, "Mr. Fire," in an upcoming episode, as well as Kurek Ashley, an international entrepreneur and success coach.

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    Beyond 50 Radio Interview

    The latest interview is now available on Beyond 50 Radio at Talkshoe. Click on the July 2 show to listen. A Journey Well Taken. Show is 30 minutes. Host is Daniel Davis.
    http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=59781&cmd=tc>

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    Grief Insight

    I read an article recently about loss and grief. As a widow of four years, I can offer some insight into the grief process. I am 51 years of age. I was 47 when my husband of 20 years died from esophagus cancer at age 59. I took care of him for 11 months while he fought his best to survive. All cancer is devastating, but esophagus felt doubly so, since you cannot eat. He survived as long as he did only because he had a stomach tube inserted. My book is about mine and my family's experience during caretaking, my husband's death, and the emotional and mental turmoil following his passing. Not only for myself but also for my children.

    The first thing I would say, based on my experience, is don't make any major changes in the first 12 months, and actually, for some people the time frame may be longer.

    Grief is a constant up and down for many months and even years. Although I felt compelled to clear out my husband's clothes within the first month of his passing, at four years I still have moments from time to time where the loneliness of being a widow hits me and brings me to my knees for an hour or two. I consider myself in good form emotionally, mentally and psychologically, but again, loss still bites from time to time. It comes in quite softly and nips at me, and then I move on.

    My life has taken unexpected twists and turns. I love my life, but also know that keeping my heart and mind open to living is part of the solution of living a full live. It's so easy to close down and be fearful, afraid to live or experience anything again. Many days in the beginning of loss, you operate in a numb state, where each day is an uninteresting series of events. I remember at one point being afraid that the numbness might never recede. I was afraid I would stay in that limbo. I had no interest in anything, except the wellbeing of my kids. I didn't care about my health, I just wanted each day to be over.

    Thankfully, I grew into who I am today. I've learned to live on my own, support myself and be happy for the person I am. I've made some mistakes along the way, but I also learned from them.

    In the early days I thought I would get through the grief quickly. I wanted it to be over and resolved. Of course, that's not how grief works. It takes its own time. Just when I thought I was doing okay, I'd get hit up the side of the head and emotional turmoil would take me on a ride.

    One thing I did learn is "normal" is no longer what it used to feel like. I have created through trial and error a new normal, a new life. I have slid into it the last four years; sometimes with hurt and sometimes quite simply.

    I never tried to break away from my past, afterall, my husband and I had 23 years together and three boys. But I came to realize for myself, I needed to redefine me, minus my husband. It's not easy. But it is possible.

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