Widows & Widowers Support Group
This community is dedicated to those who have lost a husband, wife, or partner. Anything is open for discussion here, with the hope that we can focus on grief, bereavement, life after loss, and continuing on after a great loss.
Like so many others, I am looking for answers everywhere. I am confused, angry, and grief-stricken all at the same time. I did, however, find some help in two books:
"How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies" by Therese A. Rando --- This book actually had more than I needed, and I skipped quite a few chapters. It addresses the passing of parents, spouses, children, siblings, friends.
"I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One" by Pamela D. Blair --- This book hit the nail on the head for me, as I am grieving a loss that was totally unexpected, the result of a tragic pool accident. I highly recommend this book to anyone else who has lost a loved one so unexpectedly.
Of course, coming here to the WIdows & Widowers Support Group every day has probably been the most helpful thing I've done. Thank you to all who have shared here!
"How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies" by Therese A. Rando --- This book actually had more than I needed, and I skipped quite a few chapters. It addresses the passing of parents, spouses, children, siblings, friends.
"I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One" by Pamela D. Blair --- This book hit the nail on the head for me, as I am grieving a loss that was totally unexpected, the result of a tragic pool accident. I highly recommend this book to anyone else who has lost a loved one so unexpectedly.
Of course, coming here to the WIdows & Widowers Support Group every day has probably been the most helpful thing I've done. Thank you to all who have shared here!
As I am beyond the early days of grieving, my 6th death anniversary was this week, I have also gone on to read Neeld's book "Tough Transitions - Navigating Your Way Through Difficult Times" which helps through any kind of transition in your life. It covers some of the same ideas as "Seven Choices" but is more about handling change. I have had a huge chunk of changes since Cliff died, including remarriage 3 years ago which entailed my moving from Florida to England. My life looks nothing like it did 6+ years ago. I can recommend "Tough Transitions" for the bereaved who are farther out. It's not for the newbies.
Thanks again for posting. Hope this helps, too.
Love and Hugs,
Martha