Leaving Michigan to start my life with Jim was a no brainer … but that doesn’t at all mean that it was easy. To this day, it’s one of the most difficult things I’ve gone through in life. And Denver with Jim was amazing… but it was his city, not mine. Truly a MAJOR adjustment. I […]

After Jim passed away, I found myself constantly saying “This sucks!” When people asked how I was doing. When people talked about their upcoming events. It was my unwanted mantra – This sucks! I couldn’t envision smiling again let alone being happy. I questioned everything, and at some point I made the decision to embrace […]

“Only 2% of widows and 20% of widowers will ever remarry after losing their partner.” There’s no right or wrong time to date again, although the world certainly has its opinions… “Too soon!”,  or in my case,  “What’s taking her so long?” Let me tell you something: It’s not gonna happen. I don’t think most […]

“There are 700,000 new widows a year In America – and that’s a pre pandemic number!” The W Word. The club we never ever asked to join. The loss of the future we planned. Starting over. Finding our new (widowed) self. Being a widow is absolutely devastating. That doesn’t even begin to describe it, though. […]

As a psychologist, grief expert and widow, I get a lot of questions about grief and depression – both from individuals dealing with loss, as well as friends and family members with loved ones dealing with a loss. Common questions include: “Is this more of a reaction to grief, or is this crossing over into […]

https://youtu.be/l8P_CBs6TdAYou are worth it!! Todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show, Rachael Poffenroth, shares her story of falling apart…which ultimately resulted in her complete transformation. Rachael shares her perspective on worth vs wealth and more!! Rachael is an expert on how to become irresistibly magnetic to your goals and dreams. Because you don’t attract what you want in […]

After a major fall on the ice last week, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about safety – especially for those of us who live alone. So on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss measures we can take to improve our safety. Tune in to hear more: samantharuth.com/podcast

When do I donate my husband’s clothes? Is it too soon?Am I crazy for not being ready? I get these questions regularly, and they’re questions I asked myself during my journey. And here’s the not so simple but simple answer: it’s different for each one of us. So whenever it’s right for you is when it’s […]

https://youtu.be/LD_IseTW87gMy guest on today’s episode is the Creator and CEO of Human Better 365, a human transformation company!  Sabrina Victoria focuses on time management and organization as the foundations of life. These values have helped her successfully create and run several other businesses, including… – Her Version Podcast – Envision Your Best Life 90-Day Planner – […]

Anxiety continues to rise through the Covid Pandemic. While the world focuses on what the individuals struggling can do, today I discuss what the rest of the world can do to be better educated and supportive for these people struggling. I share a recent encounter I had with some Colorado teachers who, like me, wont […]

Four years. I don’t even know what it means… It doesn’t mean it hurts any less. Quite  the opposite. I miss you even more. It doesn’t mean I understand it any better. I still reach for you before I’m fully awake. Every Single Morning. Which means that I’m sleeping,  something I didn’t do much of […]

I’ve dealt with loss in my life – all 4 of my grandparents, my childhood home, friendships. And when I lost Jim the first time – true love. But through all of those losses, the rest of my world remained unchanged. I still had my family, friends, the career I love. My future as I envisioned […]