Widow protects "the farm"

Here is a touching photo of a widow, standing alone, trying to keep the government from turning her home into a freeway. It's so sad. Despite her brave efforts, they took and quickly demolished her home. Eminent domain is an insult to all that is American and it should be a crime.  .

Trials of being a single mom

In this article, a woman makes things harder for another woman.  I think this article is proof that some Americans have lost their souls.

Being vulnerable to help others be strong

The widow of Lou Rawls exposes her vulnerability so that others can take heart and remain strong.

Widow wins a bit

The widow in this story became so because of suicide.  Her husband felt overwhelmed by poverty.  She "stayed" on earth because of her two daughters.  Thanks to a lucky break and a few good friends, she was able to through some of poverty's veil off. 

Widow stands up

In this article, a war widow speaks up to donald rumsfeld about the unnecessary loss of her husband. She lost him due to PTSD induced suicide.  He suffered eight tours through the middle eastern wars and they wanted to send him back.  For sure that means he was great at what he did, but the burden of trying to save our nation was too great for the tragic hero.  As widows, we know that PTSD is not to be taken lightly.

There is only so much toughness

A understanding article on the difficulties of trying to parent while suffering through your own grief.