becoming the wife of a widower….from struggle to joy

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I don’t want to hear her name

Posted by: Author on: September 8, 2008

For the last several months, Superman and I have been doing really well in regards to the whole “widower thing” (for lack of a better phrase).  I’d gotten past a lot of my insecurities, his grief was not apparent, and he even reported that he was getting his passion back.  He was feeling more productive, [...]

preparing a place

Posted by: Author on: July 21, 2008

As all women with widowers know, “her” stuff can be a source of irritation, pain, arguments, and . . . well, just general unpleasantness.  I have told Superman that the house needs to be in order with her stuff dealt with before I can move in, and with the wedding fast approaching I had been [...]

the first trip “home”

Posted by: Author on: July 14, 2008

So Superman, Superboy and I did the 4 hour drive to see my parents, sisters, brother-in-law and kids.  It was the first time any of them had met Superboy, and the first time my sister and her family had met Superman.  I have to say it went better than I ever expected.
My family has been [...]

how time flies

Posted by: Author on: July 8, 2008

Yes…it’s nearly been a month since my last post.  So much has happened, I don’t know if I can fill you in on it all.  For those of you expecting regular posts – I’m sorry!  This blog is more about being a form of therapy, a place to sort things out.  I tend to do [...]

our first social gathering

Posted by: Author on: June 13, 2008

So this past weekend, we had our first social gathering that we attended with the 3 of us.  It was a birthday party for a young boy in our church, and many of the people in attendance had known Superman’s late wife.  So while some people have seen us at church together, I think it’s [...]

thank God for fathers

Posted by: Author on: June 12, 2008

I have some good news today! (I’ll get to the topics promised in my last post in the next few days.)
Yesterday Superman met with our pastor, as he does on a regular basis.  I’ve known my pastor for 8 years, and he is a father to me as he is to Superman.  One of the [...]

the conversation part II

Posted by: Author on: June 11, 2008

The story continues . . . .
So the last thing I said in my previous post was that he had been thinking that if she had lived, his life would be on track and he wouldn’t be dealing with his financial troubles, his son being away, etc.  He said that he misses her and what [...]

the conversation part I

Posted by: Author on: June 9, 2008

In the last 3 days I’ve lived about 2 weeks worth of posts!  Much has happened with Superman and I, and I’ll be telling you about it over the next couple days.
I went to his house this past Friday after work, even though I wasn’t sure I wanted to.  He had seem uninterested in me, [...]

doubt creeps in

Posted by: Author on: June 6, 2008

Needless to say, my relationship with Superman has entered into a bit of a rough patch.  I called him today and I was telling him about some work related issues that I was dealing with, and he was rather non-responsive, almost bored.
Which is something I’ve noticed lately.  Yes, we’ve been dealing alot with the “widower” [...]

presently it’s more struggle than joy

Posted by: Author on: June 4, 2008

Today I found myself wondering if my relationship with Superman is ever going to have lasting happiness.  At times it just seems so difficult I begin to lose hope.  In my research and reading what other partners of widowers have had to say, I know I am in one of the most difficult periods right [...]


To the WOW/GOW community:

I encourage you to leave a comment so others can benefit from your insight and questions. Many forums for wives and girlfriends of widowers/former widowers are not public. I am hoping that by being more public about what happens in our lives, others may be encouraged and some may become more understanding of what we experience. If you are concerned about your identity being discovered by people in your life, please use a screen name. (That's why I haven't disclosed by real name!) Thanks for listening and sharing. ~Author~

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