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The loss of your husband is likely to be the most traumatic event of your life. You did not choose this painful passage, and chances are you are overwhelmed by the events you now have to face.
In the third edition of this bestselling classic, you will be taken through a series of steps, each designed to help you cope with the psychological and financial issues of widowhood. The book shows you how to respond to the grief you are feeling and move on to reach a state of emotional and financial well-being. Authors Alexandra Armstrong, Certified Financial Planner, and Dr. Mary Donahue, psychologist, firmly believe that there is a connection between your financial and psychological recovery. From mourning through recovery, they will show you how to:
* React to your loss.
* Deal with your emotional needs.
* Develop a psychological and financial support group.
* Organize your finances.
* Develop a budget that works for you.
* Develop a long-term financial plan.
* Protect your assets.
* Start over by moving on.
By sharing the stories of four widows, On Your Own will help you identify factors in your own life that will likely play a role as you move through the various stages of grief. You will probably recognize yourself in one or more of these women. These profiles, combined with the advice, checklists, and worksheets included in On Your Own, will guide you through this very difficult time, as you start your new lifeon your own.
Praise for the previous edition:
"From facing your initial reactions through rebuilding your life, the authors deal with difficult issues clearly and realistically. This is a thoughtful and reliable book to help anyone through the shock and confusion of widowhood." --Modern Maturity
Mary R. Donahue, Ph.D., heads a successful psychology practice in the Washington, D.C. area specializing in family and womens issues. Following the untimely death of her husband, she expanded her professional activities to focus on womens needs. Dr. Donahue is a popular speaker and has been a guest on numerous radio and TV programs, including Good Morning America.
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