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 others.
Stay informed with news and stories that spotlight men’s grief, raise awareness and share the work being done to support widowers nationwide.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Men grieve differently. Watch the interview here. continue Reading...
Stay Connected
Receive our weekly guide with trusted advice, personal stories and grief support resources.
Mailing Address
National Widowers’ Organization, Inc.
14 Earl Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
Want to help or get involved?
Fill Out Our Contact Form.
Dates to Remember
May 30 – National Men in Grief Day
August 24 – National Widowers’ Day
Who We Are
Helpful Resources
Get Support
©2025 National Widowers’ Organization, Inc.
Founded 2011
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves widowers across the U.S.
National Widowers' Organization, Inc.
14 Earl Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537