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American Widow Project

Posted 2/22/2010 @ 6:08:13 pm by reinventlife.com

Becoming a widow or widower is gut wrenching enough but loosing a spouse to death in the military presents challenges unique to the military and especially during a time of war. Spouses that prepare by knowing their rights and benefits will avoid most problems when the unthinkable happens.

First and foremost, support of friends and loved ones is essential. Other spouses and families that have lost a loved one often lend the best support and guidelines. Having a caring guide during the initial shock and the what next items is a Godsend to a grieving spouse and family.

Coping with emotions, the future, and isolation sets in after the burial or memorial. Established to help and guide today's military widows and widowers is American Widow Project.

The project's mission statement is “The American Widow Project (AWP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the new generation of those who have lost the heroes of yesterday, today and tomorrow, with an emphasis on healing through sharing stories, tears and laughter………Military Widow to Military Widow.”

AWP has no events and seminars, instead they meet only to enjoy activities, learn to live again, and share memories. Beyond direct widow-to-widow support, services provided are simple and intended for healing.

Also, available is a free straightforward film of six military windows stories from falling in love with the deceased to decorating their headstone.

Another service is “The Site”, a compilation of resources to assist a lifetime of struggles common to military widows. There are Newsletters written by widows with necessary updates. A Hotline is always available for a widow-to-widow conversation when needed.

AWP deals with real topics about coping like “What to Expect Next”, their belongings, aloneness, Daddy’s promise, and the list goes on.

Sharing is healing for widows.

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