I am a widow since my spouse died
I'm so sorry to hear that. :( What happened?
Heart attack and the treatment of a widow is different around the world
Really? How so?
The state of living my life having lost my husband is called widowhood
Thank  you for clarifying that for me. What else can you tell me?
In some countries a woman can continue to run the deceased spouses business while others do not allow it
Wow, that stinks that some women have their husband's businesses taken away from them. What else can you tell me?
In some countries widows of political figures are often elected 
Wow! That's awesome! What else? What else? I'd like more info.