Author

Herb Knoll

Herb Knoll is a widower advocate, public speaker, and workshop leader and is the founder of The Widower’s Support Network (WSN). Knoll’s ministry serves widowers and those who love them. His breakout book, The Widower’s Journey is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and in digital formats. To order your autographed copy, see: www.WidowersSupportNetwork.com

Self-Improvement

Preparing Yourself for the Loss of a Loved One – Anticipatory Grief

Herb Knoll Oct 28, 2019

Loss of a spouse or a life-partner can occur suddenly as in the case of a drug overdose, an auto accident, or someone falling down a flight of stairs. Some spouses are lost to their families following a prolonged illness such as cancer,…

Self-Improvement

Widowers Need To Be Coachable

Herb Knoll Oct 14, 2019

What do Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, and Derek Jeter all have in common? We could start with a considerable amount of athletic ability. Each has been recognized as among the best of the best in their individual sport. They…

Self-Improvement

Why Should A Widower Socialize

Herb Knoll Sep 19, 2019

Grieving men are misunderstood. And for a good reason. After all, men don’t believe they have permission to grieve in the first place. When a man experiences a loss, they frequently resort to their primitive behaviors, suggesting to those…

Skills n' more

How Single Fathers Can Communicate With Their Children

Herb Knoll Aug 26, 2019

As a widower, you know that you are not the only one grieving. Following the loss of your wife, pain is felt by many others, such as your wife’s parents, siblings, relatives, neighbours, co-workers, fellow parishioners, or friends. It can…

Self-Improvement

Why Others can’t Relate To Your Loss

Herb Knoll Jul 6, 2019

Following the passing of a wife or life-partner, it is the widower who needs support, not the deceased. So why is it that so many widowed men complain about their sense of abandonment by their families, friends, neighbors, and…

Self-Improvement

Why it is Okay for Men to Cry

Herb Knoll May 18, 2019

From the time little boys are first able to walk, in some cases even before they can walk, parents begin shaping the psyche of their sons by telling them, “Boys don’t cry. ” Oh really… who says so? Whoever it was, they should be prosecuted…

Skills n' more

Why Do You Need A Purpose in Life

Herb Knoll Apr 1, 2019

Men need to have a purpose in life. A reason to get up in the morning. Absent purpose, why live? I hear it in the voices and read it in the posts men make on “Widowers Support Network – Members Only” (WSN-MO), a FREE and private…

Dating n' more

A Dating Guide for Senior Men

Herb Knoll Mar 14, 2019

Whether you’re a divorcee, a widowed man, have never married or even been in a committed relationship, you may someday decide that you are tired of being alone. I completely understand. You see, I’ve been in your shoes as have millions of…

Dating n' more

A Widower’s Wake Up Call

Herb Knoll Feb 27, 2019

“The entire floor misses your laughter,” said the young female staff member standing at my office door. It had been just four months since my bride, Michelle Knoll, had earned her angel wings following her 39 month battle against…

Dating n' more

Valentine’s Day Healing Heart

Herb Knoll Feb 14, 2019

Valentine’s Day, 2008 will forever live in my heart as well as in my mind’s eye. The day began when I was awakened by noise coming from what seemed to be the vicinity of the kitchen. As I approached to retrieve my first cup of…