Widow To Widow

From a widow and therapist, a guide to life after losing a husband, with reflections on grief and practical advice.

“A wise, practical, and eminently useful guide for a woman struggling to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. Highly recommended.” —Nathan Branden, PhD, author of Honoring the Self

The death of a husband is devastating, and such a loss prompts a wide range of questions about everything from the big issues to the small details: Will my emotional wounds ever heal? Will I feel like myself again? How do I begin to tackle the finances? Will my friends treat me differently? Do I need to move out of the house?

Author, therapist, and fellow widow Genevieve Davis Ginsburg offers you—as well as your family and friends—sage advice for coping with the loss of a husband. With testimonials from other widows, Ginsburg walks you through the many challenges, both expected and unexpected, from learning to travel and eat alone to surviving holidays and anniversaries, from starting a community support group to dating again.

An essential resource for a trying period of life, Widow to Widow equips you with the gentle encouragement and practical strategies you need to start along the path to building a new life.

“Ms. Ginsburg has written the most useful, practical, and compassionate guide to surviving widowhood. This is must reading not only for widows, but also for their family and friends.” —Harold Bloomfield, MD, author of How to Survive the Loss of a Love