Thoughts of a Widow Advocate Carolyn Moor There's nothing more joyful than being in love, and there's nothing more traumatic and painful than losing that same person and being left suddenly alone. That's where a nonprofit such as Modern Widows Club brings value to individuals, community and society at large. There are two phenomenons that
A Widow's Dream Carolyn Moor Despite what you might think, I haven’t lost all my dreams. - Although the biggest dream I had was to grow old, crazy in love, to laugh away the hours seated beside each other in two cozy rocking chairs. - When you lose your dreams, it’s gut wrenching. It’s a
Widow Causes & Fundraisers: Why? Carolyn Moor Over three years ago, I found myself inviting 2 widows into my home to mentor, find community and share our stories. Since that time, over 400 widows have crossed the threshold of my doorstep and I've mentored thousands online. It was a simple enough idea and powerful. We'd
"New Me" Commitment Contract Carolyn Moor I make a commitment to myself to spend so much time improving myself and my life that I have no time for worry, doubt, judgement, criticism, whining and complaining; To forgive, release and let go of my attachment to any past struggles and allow every challenge life sends my
Do you have CLASS? Carolyn Moor Let's talk about 'Class'. Not the noun version of class...like Oprah's Life Class or classes at universities or self-help seminars which we love too, but 'Class' as a verb. Class- /klas/ v. When members are marked by common attributes, similarity and common interest that differentiates from others by kind,
A Widow's Voice- "For Those Who Love Me" Carolyn Moor - First of all, thank you very much for loving me. The old me and the new me. - Being widowed took me by surprise, whether I knew it was coming or not. Some unexpected surprises leave a person numb for awhile and I certainly
An MWC Welcome and Hello Video
What happens at a MWC Social Hour? Love ~ Laughter ~ Life Carolyn Moor Last month in Orlando we had 21 ladies with 4 of these bravely showing up for the first time. They were welcomed and surrounded by MWC ladies who had walked across the threshold of my home at some point in the
The African Widow Roseline Orwa Woe unto the African woman whose husband has been pronounced dead! The many milestones that mark this journey will leave many speechless, astonished, fearful and crestfallen. Africans are categorized into tribes, and each tribe has its own culture, values and traditions that are often held higher than the laws of the
Bereaved or Abused Roseline Orwa Death in itself is a mystery. In Africa it is marked by wailing, crying, ululating, shouting, singing, driving animals frantic, running amok and all manner of grief expression. In Africa we loudly express sorrow and mock death. Relatives, friends and enemies alike begin to troop in to condole with the
