The Widows Handbook

Author : Jacqueline Lapidus,Lise Menn
Publisher : Literature and Medicine
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1606352040

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The Widows' Handbook by Jacqueline Lapidus,Lise Menn Pdf

Widows convey their feelings and survival strategies in this compelling anthology The Widows' Handbook is the first anthology of poems by contemporary widows, many of whom have written their way out of solitude and despair, distilling their strongest feelings into poetry or memoir. This stirring collection celebrates the strategies widows learn and the resources they muster to deal with people, living space, possessions, social life, and especially themselves, once shock has turned to the realization that nothing will ever be the same. As Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says in her foreword, losing one's partner is "a loss like no other." The Widows' Handbook is a collection of poetry from 87 American women of all ages, legally married or not, straight and gay, whose partners or spouses have died. Some of the poets are already published widely--including more than a dozen prizewinners, four Pushcart nominees, and two regional poets laureate. Others are not as well known, and some appear in print for the first time here. With courage and wry humor, these women encounter insidious depression, poignant memories, bureaucratic nonsense, unfamiliar hardware, well-intentioned but thoughtless remarks, demanding work, spiritual revelation, and unexpected lust, navigating new relationships in the uncertain legacy of sexual liberation. They write frankly about being paralyzed and about going forward. Their poems are honest, beautiful, and accessible. Only poetry can speak such difficult truths and incite such intense empathy. While both men and women understand the bewilderment, solitude, and change of status thrust upon the widowed, women suffer a particular social demotion and isolation. Anyone who has lost a loved one or is involved in helping the bereaved will be able to relate to the experiences conveyed in The Widows' Handbook.

Author : Charlotte Foehner,Carol Cozart
Publisher : Fulcrum Group
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1555910238

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The Widow's Handbook by Charlotte Foehner,Carol Cozart Pdf

A comprehensive, sensitive guide for dealing with the emotional and practical issues of the first two years of widowhood.

Author : Mary Francis
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781600377839

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The Sisterhood of Widows by Mary Francis Pdf

Sixteen women from all walks of life share their stories of widowhood in this “wonderful collection of ‘life after loss’ experiences” (Natalie Treadwell, founder of Food for Life). When author and life coach Mary Francis found herself widowed at fifty, she turned to other widows for support, understanding, and answers. Now she shares some of the stories that helped her find a new beginning for herself in The Sisterhood of Widows. This powerful book of healing contains sixteen true stories from women who reflect on their lives after the death of their husbands. These women, whose husbands died from accidents, cancer, heart attacks, and even suicide, share their stories openly and honestly. Every widow handles loss differently, yet there is a common bond they share that makes them part of a sisterhood. And each widow’s story provides guidance and insight into the journey of perseverance through grief.

Author : Virginia Lloyd
Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780702244759

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The Young Widow's Book of Home Improvement by Virginia Lloyd Pdf

Single at 32, married at 33, and widowed at 34. Virginia Lloyd finally meets the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with, only to discover he is dying from cancer. After John dies, Virginia must battle the chronic rising damp in the house they had shared. And so in her first year as a young widow, Virginia, like the house, must dry from the inside out. "The Young Widow's Book of Home Improvement" is a wry and touching love story that plays with the parallels between our homes and ourselves.

Author : Lise Menn,Jacqueline Lapidus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : American poetry
ISBN : 1612778062

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The Widows' Handbook by Lise Menn,Jacqueline Lapidus Pdf

Author : Charlotte Foehner,Carol Cozart
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1555910149

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The Widow's Handbook by Charlotte Foehner,Carol Cozart Pdf

A down-to-earth, comprehensive and sensitive guide for dealing with the emotional and practical issues of the first two years of widowhood.

Author : Ruth Jean Loewinsohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0673248208

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Survival Handbook for Widows by Ruth Jean Loewinsohn Pdf

Author : Jan Robinson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781408865545

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Tips from Widows by Jan Robinson Pdf

'This is a wonderful, beautiful little book. It is like a quiet, wise friend, full of comfort and practical counsel, when your world has collapsed or changed beyond recognition. It is like a crib sheet of how to cope; it is as helpful to friends of widows as to the widows themselves, and it is written from experience, which is the bedrock of reliable advice' Joanna Lumley When Jan Robinson's husband died suddenly and unexpectedly, she had the idea of asking any other widows, whenever and wherever she met them, for two tips about how to deal with widowhood – anything that came to mind, whether it was what to do or what not to do, however seemingly unimportant. That is how Tips from Widows started. Grief is an unmanageable emotion and the form it takes is unique to every woman whose husband or partner has died. There are no set rules about coping with loss. Some people struggle with it for years and maybe never get over it. Others manage to move on. This book makes no claim to be an authority on how to cope as a widow, nor does it set out to offer a thorough analysis of widowhood. It is, quite simply, tips from widows. You may be alone in your boat on the ocean, but Tips from Widows will help you to recognise that other boats are out there too.

Author : Joyce Carol Oates
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780007388165

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A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates Pdf

My husband died, my life collapsed.

Author : Othniel Seiden,Jane L. Bilett, Ph.d.
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 151949646X

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When Your Spouse Dies by Othniel Seiden,Jane L. Bilett, Ph.d. Pdf

As a doctor and widowed more than 5 years ago, Dr. Othniel Seiden has more experience with the subject of bereavement than most anyone else on the planet. As his new wife, and a psychologist, Dr. Jane Bilett can speak to how both she and he built up a new life together. Dr. Seiden discusses the financial issues facing the newly widowed, the personal issues, the physical issues and offers coping mechanisms and practical advice for all. The purpose of this book is to help you, the newly widowed, to cope with your loss and help you down the path to eventually create the new life you've been released into. Your mate's life has ended, but the fact remains that yours has not. There will be new demands on you and you will have to figure out how to deal with them in addition to all the personal trauma you're going through. Using his experience as a roapmap, Dr. Seiden helps down the painful road you must travel which ultimately will allow you begin a new life full of wonderful memories and great new potential. Table of Contents Chapter I-You're Never Ready Chapter II-First Steps Chapter III-It Finally Sinks In...You're Alone Chapter IV-Taking Stock Chapter V-Grief Work Chapter VI-Remember the Rest of the Family Chapter VII-Starting Over Chapter VIII-Joining/Rejoining the Workforce Chapter IX-Don t Forget Your Social Needs Chapter X-Dating & Sex Chapter XI-I Think I m Falling In Love Again Chapter XII-I Never Want To Marry Again! Conclusion-Strive For Peace of Mind & Your Own Happiness! Appendix Recommended Reading

Author : Genevieve Davis Ginsburg
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780738211336

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Widow To Widow by Genevieve Davis Ginsburg Pdf

From a widow and therapist, a guide to life after losing a husband, with reflections on grief and practical advice In this remarkably useful guide, widow, author, and therapist Genevieve Davis Ginsburg offers fellow widows -- as well as their family and friends -- sage advice for coping with the loss of a husband. From learning to travel and eat alone to creating new routines to surviving the holidays and anniversaries that reopen emotional wounds, Ginsburg give guidance on: Dealing with anger and guilt Maintaining family relationships Dating after widowhood Handling money Responding to others' support And more Widow to Widow walks readers through the challenges of widowhood and encourages them on their path to building a new life.

Author : Linda Sones Feinberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1956450238

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I'm Grieving As Fast As I Can by Linda Sones Feinberg Pdf

I'm Grieving As Fast as I Can (Second Edition) is a guide for young widows and widowers through the normal grieving process that highlights the challenging circumstances of an untimely death. This updated version of the popular book considers the impact of 21st century "killers" such as COVID-19 and wars in Iran and Afghanistan, among other causes. Young widows and widowers share thoughts and dilemmas about losing a loved one, what to tell young children experiencing a parent's death, returning to work and dealing with in-laws. From anger to guilt to suicidal feelings and desires for sex, the book explores the deep feelings of someone who has experienced the profound loss of a partner. The author also gently guides the reader toward hope and options. Linda Sones Feinberg, M.S.W., founded the first nonprofit statewide organization for young widowed people in Massachusetts in 1983. Linda is now retired from her private practice and continues working as a writer and artist. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Author : Berenice E Kleiman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798579140258

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Widowhood 101 by Berenice E Kleiman Pdf

Imagine yourself dealing with spousal loss and discovering that ALL your income sources have suddenly frozen, including bank accounts, Social Security, pension, and brokerage accounts. You have a mound of paper work and need access to the death certificate, safe deposit box and/or legal papers, even your original Social Security card to prove your identity, marriage and loss. But with Covid-19 banks and government offices are closed. As a matter of fact, you can't even have a formal funeral, wake, Shiva or bereavement to help you mourn your loss. A mountain of demands and paper work stretches out before you with little support or ability to fill out the forms and reopen these accounts. This was the situation I encountered in April 2020 when even my husband's death certificate took eight weeks to arrive. Caught in grief and loss, I vowed as I fought through these challenges that I would leave a trail for others who follow me. I wrote WIDOWHOOD 101 to help widows and widowers prepare for these next steps. Few of us know that our wills and powers of attorney are only two small parts of this new equation. Each chapter ends with "Lessons Learned" to help make your passage easier. This book is targeted to those generally 65 or older, who have a comfortable financial base and have had long marriages. It not only includes my experience but also is based on about 40 interviews with friends and their friends of comparable backgrounds, most of whom were not caught in Covid-19. But they still ran into buzz saws. Among the tips to share: COMMUNICATE with your spouse about end-of-life decisions far in advance, including nursing home vs. home care; burial vs. cremation; even the type of ceremony preferred; COMMUNICATE about your finances and have all pertinent records in one place with accessibility that you share not only with each other but also with your executor. IF A SECOND MARRIAGE involving children in one or both, make sure you have an excellent estate attorney to protect all rights from challenges, especially an attorney not planning to retire in the next couple of years.WIDOWHOOD 101: NEXT STEPS is my story, my grief and all. It's honest...and hopefully will be helpful.

Author : June Ann Stanyer Hemer,Ann Stanyer,Robert Zara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Widows
ISBN : OCLC:488428188

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Handbook for Widows by June Ann Stanyer Hemer,Ann Stanyer,Robert Zara Pdf

Author : Dennis Klass,Phyllis R. Silverman,Steven Nickman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317763604

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Continuing Bonds by Dennis Klass,Phyllis R. Silverman,Steven Nickman Pdf

First published in 1996. This new book gives voice to an emerging consensus among bereavement scholars that our understanding of the grief process needs to be expanded. The dominant 20th century model holds that the function of grief and mourning is to cut bonds with the deceased, thereby freeing the survivor to reinvest in new relationships in the present. Pathological grief has been defined in terms of holding on to the deceased. Close examination reveals that this model is based more on the cultural values of modernity than on any substantial data of what people actually do. Presenting data from several populations, 22 authors - among the most respected in their fields - demonstrate that the health resolution of grief enables one to maintain a continuing bond with the deceased. Despite cultural disapproval and lack of validation by professionals, survivors find places for the dead in their on-going lives and even in their communities. Such bonds are not denial: the deceased can provide resources for enriched functioning in the present. Chapters examine widows and widowers, bereaved children, parents and siblings, and a population previously excluded from bereavement research: adoptees and their birth parents. Bereavement in Japanese culture is also discussed, as are meanings and implications of this new model of grief. Opening new areas of research and scholarly dialogue, this work provides the basis for significant developments in clinical practice in the field.