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susan kendal

Apr 18, 20222 min read

Appreciating Life in a World Gone Mad

“If we threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.” – Regina Brett Can this quote possibly hold true for a...

susan kendal

Jan 29, 20222 min read

When Do We Talk about Death to Children?

Children learn so many life-lessons in childhood that help prepare them throughout their life. When is it appropriate to discuss death...

susan kendal

Dec 21, 20211 min read

and just like that…are you 🤬 kidding?

OMG talk about a trigger!!! without a warning. I am a widow. my late husband's death was eerily similar to the one depicted in the show...

susan kendal

Dec 21, 20212 min read

I'm the me I'm supposed to be - at this moment.

And, guess what? I don't want to be the person I once was. So, stop trying to fix me! I can no longer be that person. She was only whole...

susan kendal

Apr 30, 20212 min read

Simple rituals can have a HUGE impact

Over the past few years a multiple of painful losses have poured down on me. I am thankful that I was able to take some refuge from the...

susan kendal

Feb 1, 20212 min read

2021 - Never before has a New Year been so anticipated

While there have been many eulogies written regarding 2020; I write from a different vantage point – that of a widow and, once again, a...

susan kendal

Feb 1, 20212 min read

Have you realized the magic of the sisterhood of widows?

I am so grateful for this opportunity to share in the sisterhood of widows at http://www.hopeforwidows.org. My first blog in this space...

susan kendal

May 1, 20203 min read

some personal stuff

As the creator of evolve for widows, I thought you might want a little more background on my story. So, here’s the sad stuff.