Joel EisenbergShe’s Gone and I Ask Myself, “Was I Half the Man When She Was Alive as I am Becoming Now?”The question is both deeply uncomfortable and, as I’ve recently come to understand, very common for new widowers.·6 min read·13 hours ago--1--1
Joel EisenbergWe Agreed She Was a Stunner; She Was Also Homeless and Mentally Ill, and No One Thought to Help Her.Appearances really can be deceiving.·8 min read·2 days ago--5--5
Joel EisenbergNo, I Will Not Write a Movie About the Loss of My WifeI have been asked. My version would never sell.·5 min read·5 days ago--1--1
Joel EisenbergYes, You are Worthy of Love… But For a Successful Relationship Consider Working on Something FirstFor relationship longevity, one important skill is a qualifier for both you and your partner.·4 min read·May 25, 2024--1--1
Joel EisenbergIt is Now Six Months Since I Lost My Beloved Wife; Time Really Does Prove to be a FriendI’ve reached a milestone in my grieving journey and I’m still here. Today offers new hope and promise.·5 min read·May 24, 2024--11--11
Joel EisenbergNever Judge a Man Who Cannot Eulogize His Significant Other; His Heart May Be Bigger Than You Think.I eulogized my wife. Some men ask a proxy. It’s all okay.·6 min read·May 23, 2024--11--11
Joel EisenbergStepping Up in the Face of Personal TragedyIn hindsight, life’s most difficult periods may also be its most rewarding.·4 min read·May 22, 2024--1--1
Joel EisenbergThe Challenge of “Doing Without” For Fun and ProfitIt’s not all about simple living and simple pleasures.·3 min read·May 20, 2024--1--1
Joel EisenbergFinding Meaning in ChaosLive is messy. Stability is a process.·6 min read·May 19, 2024--12--12
Joel EisenbergNavigating New Loneliness as a Recent WidowerI was young, at 59, though I do not believe age and loneliness of a survivor go hand-in-hand.·6 min read·May 17, 2024--20--20