Just saying!

Just saying!

 In my opinion, the average age of a widow has become much younger. The actual average age of a widow is 59 years old. I would have never thought of myself at the age of 45 to become a widow. This is definitely one big thing that no one tells you about when you lose a spouse. Is the financial issues you will have. With that being said, How many people think it is okay to say Widow’s have all the time in the world? I know of several different Widow’s and Widower's that are working 2 to 3 jobs to make ends meet. Yes, they have the support of the late Spouse's financial assistance. But, once that runs out. They wonder if they would be able to purchase food, pay attention bill or gas to go work. Take from someone who knows. It is really hard. You have this whole list of things you want to do. But you can't do it because it is not in your budget financially. When you do get money saved, then you try to get you bills caught up. Then you are back at it the next month. Then you are invited out with friends or to do something and you have to decline or say, “I am sorry, but i can't afford it right now!” I know that looks like I am a failure to me & all my friends that are there or who are going to attend will judge me.  

Individuals in America.

High Poverty Risk: With over 11 million widows in the US, and half of them living near the poverty line, they are considered an "invisible" group in homelessness data. 

This is hard for me to fathom. It's unbelievable that it is that many widows. I know some people are thinking that its not going to happen to me. But you never know.  

Please continue to say a prayer for all the Widow’s & Widower's that you know as they try to move forward with their everyday issues that they keep silent.