Elaine Williams

When life threw Elaine Williams some curves, widowing her at forty-seven years of age, she realized that while her story was intensely personal, it needed to be shared with other women.

Elaine shares her journey through loss, grief and renewal in her book, A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss," and also through grief articles at her website, www.aJourneyWellTaken.com.

Latest Articles by Elaine Williams

Been Out of the Dating Game for A While? Here Are Some Pointers That Will Save You Time And Heartache

You’re a widow, divorced or caught in the midst of life’s circumstances. Perhaps you’d never thought this would happen to you at this time of your life, being alone.... Read the story »

How To Start Living (and Dating) Again After The Death Of Your Partner

As a widow of almost five years I know how hard it is to pick yourself up after the loss of a spouse. In the early days it’s sometimes difficult just getting out of bed. You... Read the story »

Dating After 50 - Welcome to the 21st Century!

Following the death of my husband, there came a point in time where I decided to enter the dating world. My social life had been reduced to people I saw at work and my kids’... Read the story »

Coping With Life After the Death of a Spouse

A life change from married to widow is not an easy transition. Whether you’re ready or not, a new life takes shape and somehow we must learn to adapt. Some days even the... Read the story »

How Dating Is Different After Divorce Or The Death Of A Spouse…

Is there a difference in dating after loss of a spouse or following a divorce? Each occurrence is a major life change, subject to emotions of loss and anger or perhaps... Read the story »

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A Secret to the Cease-Fire in the War between the Sexes

Sexual tension between a man and a woman can be a good thing.  However, sometimes we get stuck and the tension in the relationship mounts to dangerous levels.  There is... Read the story »

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