Paisley Strong
Blog Posts

Articles and musings on what it’s like to be a widow, stories of acceptance, healing, and hope for right now and in the future, and guidance through our L.I.V.E. framework.

The Gift of Belonging
Karyl McKendry Karyl McKendry

The Gift of Belonging

Over the years, I've come to believe something important. The opposite of widowhood is not remarriage. The opposite of widowhood is belonging.

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What a Widow Wants
For Helpers Paisley Project For Helpers Paisley Project

What a Widow Wants

Often, after a woman becomes a widow, we get frantic calls from her friends and family members, asking for advice on what they should do. How can they help? What things—or activities or products—make a difference? Are there alternatives to just sending flowers?

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