A Widow's Guide to Healing: Gentle Support and Advice for the First 5 Years
Language: English
Published by Sourcebooks, Inc, 2015
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An inspiring, accessible, and empowering grief book for widows on how to navigate the unique challenges of widow grief and create a hopeful future.When Kristin Meekhof lost her husband to cancer, she discovered what all widows learn: the moment you experience the death of a spouse, you must make crucial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. But where do you begin when your world is suddenly turned upside down?This inspiring book on widowhood shows grieving widows what to expect in those difficult first five years, and how to deal with the challenges of expectantly losing a life partner, including:Finances, estates, and medical billsSingle parenthoodBeing a widow in the workplaceNavigating social situations by yourselfWith Meekhof's firsthand experience and gentle understanding, this healing after loss book goes beyond shining a comforting candle in the darkness of loss. It encourages those left behind to tackle the tumultuous and painful first five years and move to a more hopeful future.Praise for A Widow's Guide to Healing:"A very valuable and practical guide for any woman who has lost her husband due to an untimely death. Kristin Meekhof's journey is both inspiring and courageous and something we can all learn from." ?Dr. Deepak Chopra"I'm proud of Kristin Meekhof, who has written this inspiring and insightful book to help guide widows through their grief. This book is by an Architect of Change, for all of us who must deal with grief." ? Maria Shriver.…
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- Title
- A Widow's Guide to Healing: Gentle Support and Advice for the First 5 Years
- Author
- James Windell Ma
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Inc
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1492620599
- ISBN 13
- 9781492620594
"Kristin Meekhof's journey is both inspiring and courageous and something we can all learn from." ―Dr. Deepak Chopra
An inspiring, accessible, and empowering grief book for widows on how to navigate the unique challenges of widow grief and create a hopeful future.
Are you a widow searching for solace and guidance as you navigate the challenging journey of grief and healing after the loss of your partner or spouse? This heartfelt and empowering book offers gentle support and invaluable advice to help you find strength, find hope, and embrace life once again. Kristin Meekhof, a licensed social worker who lost her husband to cancer, shares her personal journey and expertise to provide compassionate guidance through the first five years of widowhood.
You'll find:
- Comprehensive Support: You'll find practical tools, emotional support, and insightful advice tailored to each stage of your healing process.
- Gentle Approach: This guide acknowledges the unique experiences of widows and offers a compassionate and understanding voice.
- Expert Insights: Benefit from the wisdom of experts in various fields, including grief counseling, psychology, and self-care.
- Resilience and Empowerment: Take control of your healing journey with practical strategies to navigate the challenges of raising children, handling finances, and rebuilding a fulfilling life.
- Essential Topics: Explore self-care practices, navigate legal and financial matters, find support networks, manage stress and anxiety, and embrace new possibilities with confidence and resilience.
Whether you are a recently widowed person or further along in your journey, A Widow's Guide to Healing is an essential companion that will empower you to heal, find purpose, and embrace the beauty of life once again.
"Thanks for writing such a thoughtful book . . . I wish it was there when I was widowed at 41." ―Katie Couric
"Inspiring and insightful." ―Maria Shriver
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About the Author
KRISTIN MEEKHOF, MSW, is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, MariaShriver.com, WomenThatSoar, and others. Widowed at a young age, she can speak from experience on the unique and unforeseen challenges of widowhood. Currently, she is doing social work in Kenya until January 2015.
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