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Navigating the Complex Emotions of Guilt After Losing a Spouse
Grieving the loss of a spouse is an incredibly personal and multifaceted experience. Amidst the waves of sadness, love, and longing, many individuals also find themselves wrestling with a powerful and often unexpected emotion: guilt. Whether you feel guilt because of past actions, inactions, or even relief after their passing, it’s important to remember that these feelings, as complex as they are, are not uncommon.

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
12 hours ago4 min read
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Practical Tips for Managing Finances After the Loss of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Not only are you grieving the loss of your partner, but you might also find yourself juggling financial responsibilities you weren’t fully prepared for. First, take a deep breath and give yourself grace. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. This guide is here to help you take it one step at a time, offering practical tips to organize your finances and regain a sense of control.

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Jun 33 min read
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Navigating Life After Loss: Sharon's Journey
The days following such a profound loss can feel like a storm you can’t escape. It’s disorienting, heart-wrenching, and often filled with moments you never anticipated. Through Sharon’s story, we’ll explore the complexities of grief, the challenges of planning the next steps, and the surprising emotional hurdles that might follow.

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
May 154 min read
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Widow's Fire, Grief, and the Glass That Pours Too Much Comfort
Losing a spouse feels like losing half your soul. It’s a pain so deep that words can't articulate it, and it brings an emotional void that many of us aren't prepared for. For me, and for countless others, this loss ushered in a period where I fell into two familiar traps of grief—widow's fire and drinking too much.

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Apr 244 min read
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Navigating Life After Loss: When Is It Okay to Date Again?
For many widows and widowers, the question of when—and whether—it’s okay to date again can feel overwhelming. The grief, the guilt, and fear

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 274 min read
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Unveiling the Next Chapter: Dory's Journey of a Widow's Healing and Betrayal
Grief is never simple. So many people messaged asking for the whole story. Here it is! For Dory, it was more like a storm that refused to p

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 148 min read
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Exploring Grief and Healing: A Widower's Perspective in the Weekly Widow's Fire Series
Grief is one of the most complex journeys anyone can experience, an emotional landscape filled with waves of longing, moments of clarity, an

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 104 min read
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Coping with Secrets After a Spouse's Death: Dory’s Journey of Healing
Grieving the death of a partner is an incredibly painful experience. The grief, loss, and quiet spaces left behind can feel unmanageable at

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 84 min read
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Finding Love Again: Navigating Dating Apps as a Widow/Widower
Dating after losing a spouse is one of life’s tougher challenges. Grieving doesn’t come with a timeline, and even when you’re genuinely read

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 34 min read
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The Healing Power of EMDR Therapy for Widows and Widowers in Maryland
osing a spouse is one of the most profound and life-altering experiences anyone can go through. You may feel an overwhelming wave of grief,

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 214 min read
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Navigating Life Alone: The Complexities of Being Young and Widowed
Coping with grief while navigating the uncharted waters of young adulthood presents a unique set of hurdles that require strength, resilienc

Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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