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News and media on grief and support for men

A collection of press features, expert commentary, interviews and partner updates that highlight the impact of grief on men and the ongoing efforts of the National Widowers’ Organization and others to support them.

  • The Circle – Insight & events for members of Geisinger Silver Circle

    Geisinger Health System serves over half a million patients across multiple states in the Northeastern United States. The Circle is a magazine where you'll get insights and events for members of Geisinger Silver Circle. They open this month’s edition by talking about gr continue Reading...

    June 6, 2023

    Geisinger Silver Circle

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  • “Losing a Spouse Makes Men 70% More Likely to Die Within a Year

    TIME recently reported the loss of a spouse can have negative impact. Known as the “widowhood effect” this article includes information from a new study that younger people—especially men—are even more at risk. READ MORE HERE continue Reading...

    March 27, 2023

    Time Magazine

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  • National Widowers’ Organization announces appointment of Kei Okada to the Board of Directors

    Kei Okada Joins National Widowers’ Organization Board The National Widowers’ Organization, a nonprofit founded in 2009 to support grieving men, has appointed Kei Okada, MDiv, BCC, to its Board of Directors. A New Vision for Grief Support Dr. Sherry Schachter, Vice-chair continue Reading...

    March 27, 2023

    National Widowers’ Organization

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  • National Widowers’ Organization and Wings for Widows announce a new collaboration

      The National Widowers’ Organization and Wings for Widows are collaborating to bring expanded resources to grieving men.  Founded in 2018, Wings for Widows is a 501(c)3 charity, the first and only organization of its kind in the United States. With more than 90 vo continue Reading...

    March 21, 2023

    National Widowers’ Organization

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  • Sleeping With Other Women’s Husbands

    What I learned from dating widowers       The first widower I dated introduced me to his wife. She was six feet under. “Barbara, this is Jan,” he said, as we stood at her tombstone. “She’s come to take care of me now.” I gulped. I had been dating this swe continue Reading...

    April 11, 2022

    Jan Tuckwood

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  • Loss, Grief, and Life

    Confounded by grief, people are literally at a loss for everything. The return from despair can be long, and the return always takes different paths. Sandy Broyard, Sam Feldman and George Cohn reflect on grief, bereavement and recovery and what the process may mean for continue Reading...

    April 24, 2012

    Patrick Phillips

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  • Turning His Grief Into a Support System

    On Wednesday Sam Feldman pulled up a picture of a bathing beauty on his iPad. It was his wife, Gretchen, when she was only 20, the year he met her. Sam Feldman has a support system for widowers struggling with loss. “So, that’s why I was sad and lonely,” he said lingeri continue Reading...

    April 20, 2012

    Peter Brannen, MV Gazette

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  • 30 minutes with The Men’s Bereavement Network Founder

    Men grieve differently. Watch the interview here. continue Reading...

    March 10, 2012

    Hope Through Knowledge in Health

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  • Widowers Stick Together

    When you’re a man grieving the death of your wife or partner, casseroles just don’t cut it. Read the article here. continue Reading...

    February 21, 2012

    Sally Abrahams, AARP Blog Author

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  • Odd Guy Out

    Pat Farnack interviews Perry Garfinkel for “The Health and Well Being Report” continue Reading...

    November 4, 2011

    Pat Farnack

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  • Your Life, Your Relationships show on Progressive Radio Network

    With Sam Feldman and Hollis Polk continue Reading...

    September 22, 2011

    Your Life, Your Relationships

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  • On The Vineyard, Men Who Don’t Grieve On An Island

    Read the article at wbur Online. continue Reading...

    August 19, 2011

    Deborah Becker and Lisa Tobin

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  • About
    • About Our Organization
    • The Founder
    • FAQ About Widower Concerns
    • FAQ About Men’s Grief
    • National Bereaved Men Days
  • Resources
    • Men’s Grief Resources
    • Death of a Spouse/PartnerBooks to support men after losing a spouse or partner
    • Widower Support Resources
    • Spirituality and Grief
    • Dating Resources for Widowers
    • Books for WidowersEssential books to support men through grief and healing
    • Poetry for the GrievingWords of Inspiration by Poets
    • Recipes for WidowersComfort food recipes for beginner to seasoned cook
    • Testimonial VideosReal Stories of Healing and Hope from Widowers
    • Death of a Child or Grandchild
    • Death of a Parent
  • Get Support
    • What to Expect After Losing a Spouse
    • Widower to Widower
    • Support Groups
    • How to Start a Widowers’ Group
    • Support Research
  • Media
    • In the NewsNews and media on grief and support for men
    • PodcastsInsightful and engaging conversations on men’s grief, healing, and resilience
    • WebinarsOnline workshops for widowers and those who support them
    • Dating PodcastDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
  • Blog
    • Widower Grief & Healing BlogReflections from guest writers for men navigating loss
    • Widower Dating BlogDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
  • Contact Us
Donate
National Widowers' Organization Logo

You are not alone — we’re here to help you through grief

Access Resources Made for Men Coping with Grief

Your support helps us reach more widowers nationwide

Donate
National Widowers' Organization Logo

Your support helps us reach more widowers nationwide

Donate
May 30 - National Men in Grief Day
August 24 - National Widowers’ Day

National Bereaved Men Days

National Widowers' Organization, Inc.
14 Earl Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves widowers across the U.S.
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